St John's Church of England Primary School

URN: 142735 • Reading RG1 3JN

Overview

Name
St John's Church of England Primary School
URN
142735
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
OXFORD DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
63.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Martina Parsons (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
Telephone
01189375540
Website
Visit
Address
121-147 Orts Road, Reading RG1 3JN

Summary

St John's Church of England Primary School is a mixed academy located in Reading, with a current enrolment of 462 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. The school is part of the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust and emphasizes a Christian ethos, promoting values such as respect, empathy, hope, trust, and wonder in its educational approach.

The school aims to create a caring and inclusive environment where children are at the heart of all activities. The Headteacher, Ms Martina Parsons, highlights the importance of partnership with parents and encourages open communication throughout each child's educational journey. St John's focuses on setting high social and academic targets for its students, fostering both personal and academic development.

St John's offers bespoke school tours to prospective families, allowing for a more personalized introduction to the school community. The school is committed to nurturing learners and providing a supportive atmosphere that encourages growth and exploration.

Key details

LA
Reading
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
OXFORD DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
420
Pupils
462
Boys
190
Girls
272
FSM %
20.70
Open date
2016-06-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-09-14
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Berkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 462 190 272 420 20.70
2024-09-11 453 180 273 420 19.80
2023-09-11 427 188 239 420 17.50
2022-09-11 427 188 239 420 17.50
2021-09-11 427 205 222 420 16.80
2020-09-11 460 233 227 420 11.50

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