St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon

StatePrimary+ NurseryChurch of England

GoodPrimaryAges 3–11233 pupils

Jubilee Road, DL4 2EQWebsite01388773476

Good233 pupilsAges 3–11

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Pupils233

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Pupils233

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Type

Voluntary Aided

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

233 / 210 (111%)

Religion

Church of England

Avg Class Size

~29*

Head Teacher

Mrs Nicola Pallister

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Mar 2023

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 43%

AdmissionsIn demand

1.3x oversubscribed (2025-26)

100%

Would recommend

Avg 90%

4.7%

Absence rate

Avg 7.3%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

4.7%vs 7.3% avg

Would recommend

100%vs 90% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate4.7%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence9.3%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.8%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support23.6%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans4.3%

Near averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Specific Learning Difficulty18 pupils (28%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty14 pupils (22%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health14 pupils (22%)

Speech, Language & Communication10 pupils (15%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder8 pupils (12%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)12

Teaching assistants (FTE)16

Support staff (FTE)23

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils233

Free school meals49.8%

English as additional language2.1%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British96.1%

White Other2.1%

Asian Other0.4%

Black Other0.4%

Black African0.4%

Mixed White & African0.4%

2024-25

Parent View

100.0%

of parents would recommend

16 responses

Happy child100.0%

Good progress100.0%

Safe100.0%

Good behaviour100.0%

Well taught90.0%

Well looked after90.0%

Informed90.0%

Well led90.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠40.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected May 2024

Spending Per Pupil

£7,396

total expenditure per pupil

£-4 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,946

Support staff£1,872

Premises£442

Energy£169

Learning resources£316

Income per pupil£7,448

2023-24

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