- What did Ofsted judge St John's Church of England Academy's overall effectiveness to be?
- Ofsted judged St John's Church of England Academy's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in October 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
- How many pupils attend St John's Church of England Academy?
- St John's Church of England Academy has 249 pupils on roll.
- What ages does St John's Church of England Academy take?
- St John's Church of England Academy admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
- Where is St John's Church of England Academy located?
- St John's Church of England Academy is located in Darlington, DL1 4UB, Darlington.
- How do I apply to St John's Church of England Academy?
- St John's Church of England Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
- Does St John's Church of England Academy have a religious character?
- Yes — St John's Church of England Academy has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
- How close do you need to live to get into St John's Church of England Academy?
- On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at St John's Church of England Academy was 0.397 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
- How are Reception places decided at St John's Church of England Academy?
- When St John's Church of England Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked-after children, previously looked after children, but ceased to be so because, immediately after being looked after, they became subject to an adoption, child arrangements or special guardianship order and children previously in state care outside of England. This refers to children who were previously in state care outside of England, and have ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. (see Note 2 and Note 3); 2. Exceptional medical or psychological grounds — Children who have exceptional medical or social needs that make it essential that their child attends St John’s Church of England Academy rather than any other. These needs must be fully supported by written evidence from the appropriate professional person involved with the family. (See Note 4) © Copyright - Durham and Newcastle Diocesan Learning Trust is a company limited by guarantee (company number 10847279) and exempt charity registered in England and Wales at the Cai Building (fourth floor), Coble Dene, Royal Quays, North Shields, NE29 6DE ST JOHN’S CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY Headteacher: Mr M Ramsay B.A (Hons) Primary Education www.stjohnsceacademy.co.uk; 3. Sibling link — Children with a sibling link on the roll of the academy at the time of the application. A sibling refers to a brother, sister, half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, step brother /sister or the child of the parent/carer’s partner who lives at the same address as that sibling who will be attending the academy at the time of their admission. (See Note 5 & 6), and 2 further criteria.
- What is the largest ethnic background at St John's Church of England Academy?
- According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 77.5% of pupils at St John's Church of England Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.