What did Ofsted judge St John the Baptist CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged St John the Baptist CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St John the Baptist CofE Primary School?

St John the Baptist CofE Primary School has 602 pupils on roll.

What ages does St John the Baptist CofE Primary School take?

St John the Baptist CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is St John the Baptist CofE Primary School located?

St John the Baptist CofE Primary School is located in Leicester, LE2 1TE, Leicester.

How do I apply to St John the Baptist CofE Primary School?

St John the Baptist CofE Primary School 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 the Baptist CofE Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — St John the Baptist CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at St John the Baptist CofE Primary School?

When St John the Baptist CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Children who are in public care (looked after children) or those who were previously looked after, including those who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside England, but have ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order; 2. Medical/social/domestic needs — Pupils who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs. (Professional documentation accompanying the application will be required); 3. Siblings — Pupils who will have a sibling attending the school at the time of admission (5), and 2 further criteria. The school offers 90 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event that there are more applications than places available in any of the above criteria, places will be allocated by a method of random selection (drawing lots) that will be observed by an independent witness who is not a governor or employee of the school.

What is the largest ethnic background at St John the Baptist CofE Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 27.2% of pupils at St John the Baptist CofE Primary School are recorded as Indian. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St John the Baptist CofE Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after / previously looked after children — Children who are in public care (looked after children) or those who were previously looked after, including those who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside England, but have ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order.
2Medical/social/domestic needs — Pupils who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs. (Professional documentation accompanying the application will be required).
3Siblings — Pupils who will have a sibling attending the school at the time of admission (5)
4Pupil premium eligibility — Children who are eligible for a pupil premium.
5All other children — All other children.

If two applications tie: In the event that there are more applications than places available in any of the above criteria, places will be allocated by a method of random selection (drawing lots) that will be observed by an independent witness who is not a governor or employee of the school.

Children with a statement of special educational needs or EHCP naming the school are admitted first, in line with legislation, prior to the numbered criteria.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

St John the Baptist CofE Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St John the Baptist CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St John the Baptist CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St John the Baptist CofE Primary School?: St John the Baptist CofE Primary School has 602 pupils on roll.
What ages does St John the Baptist CofE Primary School take?: St John the Baptist CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is St John the Baptist CofE Primary School located?: St John the Baptist CofE Primary School is located in Leicester, LE2 1TE, Leicester.
How do I apply to St John the Baptist CofE Primary School?: St John the Baptist CofE Primary School 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 the Baptist CofE Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St John the Baptist CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at St John the Baptist CofE Primary School?: When St John the Baptist CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Children who are in public care (looked after children) or those who were previously looked after, including those who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside England, but have ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order; 2. Medical/social/domestic needs — Pupils who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs. (Professional documentation accompanying the application will be required); 3. Siblings — Pupils who will have a sibling attending the school at the time of admission (5), and 2 further criteria. The school offers 90 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event that there are more applications than places available in any of the above criteria, places will be allocated by a method of random selection (drawing lots) that will be observed by an independent witness who is not a governor or employee of the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at St John the Baptist CofE Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 27.2% of pupils at St John the Baptist CofE Primary School are recorded as Indian. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St John the Baptist CofE Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after / previously looked after children — Children who are in public care (looked after children) or those who were previously looked after, including those who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside England, but have ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order.
2Medical/social/domestic needs — Pupils who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs. (Professional documentation accompanying the application will be required).
3Siblings — Pupils who will have a sibling attending the school at the time of admission (5)
4Pupil premium eligibility — Children who are eligible for a pupil premium.
5All other children — All other children.

Children with a statement of special educational needs or EHCP naming the school are admitted first, in line with legislation, prior to the numbered criteria.

St John the Baptist CofE Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St John the Baptist CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St John the Baptist CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St John the Baptist CofE Primary School?: St John the Baptist CofE Primary School has 602 pupils on roll.
What ages does St John the Baptist CofE Primary School take?: St John the Baptist CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is St John the Baptist CofE Primary School located?: St John the Baptist CofE Primary School is located in Leicester, LE2 1TE, Leicester.
How do I apply to St John the Baptist CofE Primary School?: St John the Baptist CofE Primary School 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 the Baptist CofE Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St John the Baptist CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at St John the Baptist CofE Primary School?: When St John the Baptist CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Children who are in public care (looked after children) or those who were previously looked after, including those who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside England, but have ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order; 2. Medical/social/domestic needs — Pupils who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs. (Professional documentation accompanying the application will be required); 3. Siblings — Pupils who will have a sibling attending the school at the time of admission (5), and 2 further criteria. The school offers 90 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event that there are more applications than places available in any of the above criteria, places will be allocated by a method of random selection (drawing lots) that will be observed by an independent witness who is not a governor or employee of the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at St John the Baptist CofE Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 27.2% of pupils at St John the Baptist CofE Primary School are recorded as Indian. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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