St Johns CofE Academy
URN: 149771 • Wantage OX12 0GR
Overview
- Name
- St Johns CofE Academy
- URN
- 149771
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- All-through
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- CAMBRIAN LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 55.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rick Holroyd (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01235754070
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Stanley Hall Road, Wantage OX12 0GR
Summary
St John's Church of England Academy, located in Wantage, Oxfordshire, is an all-through free school catering to children from Nursery through to Year 11. Opened in September 2023, the primary phase currently serves 156 pupils, with a capacity of 420. The school is part of the Vale Academy Trust and aims to address the educational needs of families in the new Wellington Gate development, providing a modern learning environment equipped with specialist facilities.
The school promotes a strong ethos based on Christian values, fostering respect, ambition, and personal growth among its students. St John's Academy is committed to delivering a stimulating and inclusive curriculum designed to support the diverse learning needs of its pupils. The primary and secondary phases will work closely together to ensure smooth transitions for students as they progress through their education.
In addition to its educational offerings, St John's Academy seeks to be a focal point for the local community, with facilities available for community use outside school hours. The school welcomes families of all faiths and backgrounds, aiming to create a supportive and engaging environment for all students.
The school promotes a strong ethos based on Christian values, fostering respect, ambition, and personal growth among its students. St John's Academy is committed to delivering a stimulating and inclusive curriculum designed to support the diverse learning needs of its pupils. The primary and secondary phases will work closely together to ensure smooth transitions for students as they progress through their education.
In addition to its educational offerings, St John's Academy seeks to be a focal point for the local community, with facilities available for community use outside school hours. The school welcomes families of all faiths and backgrounds, aiming to create a supportive and engaging environment for all students.
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Nearby alternatives
- Europa School UK (87.7)
- Heyford Park School (66.4)
- Heyford Park Free School (49.7)
Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 2 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CAMBRIAN LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 156
- Boys
- 84
- Girls
- 72
- FSM %
- 4.90
- Open date
- 2023-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 156 | 84 | 72 | 420 | 4.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 87 | 49 | 38 | 420 | 12.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1095 |
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