What did Ofsted judge St John's Church School's overall effectiveness to be?

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

How many pupils attend St John's Church School?

St John's Church School has 433 pupils on roll.

What are St John's Church School’s exam results?

In 2024-25, 85% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.

What ages does St John's Church School take?

St John's Church School admits pupils aged 2 to 11.

Where is St John's Church School located?

St John's Church School is located in Peterborough, PE2 5SP, Peterborough.

How do I apply to St John's Church School?

St John's Church 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's Church School have a religious character?

Yes — St John's Church School 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 School?

Distance did not decide places at St John's Church School for 2026-27 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

How are Reception places decided at St John's Church School?

When St John's Church School 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 and children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order); 2. Worshipping members of Christ Church, Orton Goldhay — Children from families who are worshipping members of Christ Church, Orton Goldhay, Peterborough.*; 3. Worshipping members of other Christian churches — Children from families who are worshipping members of other Christian churches.*, and 3 further criteria. Tie-break: The distance from the school to the home address will be used to rank applications under each criterion. Distance is measured from the centre of the child's home address to the school, using the National Ordnance Survey seed points on the local authority's computerised measuring system.

What is the largest ethnic background at St John's Church School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 39% of pupils at St John's Church School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

St John's Church School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

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Distance did not decide places here

Every applicant who applied on time was offered a place for 2026-27 (Reception), so there was no cut-off distance. This changes from year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

How places were offered at St John's Church School, year by year →

How places are decided at St John's Church 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 and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order).
2Worshipping members of Christ Church, Orton Goldhay — Children from families who are worshipping members of Christ Church, Orton Goldhay, Peterborough.*
3Worshipping members of other Christian churches — Children from families who are worshipping members of other Christian churches.*
4Siblings — Brothers and sisters of those on roll/in admission at St John's Primary School and Nursery at the time of both application and proposed start date.
5St John's Nursery attendees — Children attending St John's Nursery as a main setting at the time of application and admission
6Catchment area — Children from within the school's designated catchment area.

If two applications tie: The distance from the school to the home address will be used to rank applications under each criterion. Distance is measured from the centre of the child's home address to the school, using the National Ordnance Survey seed points on the local authority's computerised measuring system.

The policy states governors consulted on admission arrangements for September 2026, but the policy is titled 2027-2028. In the case of siblings in the same year group or those from multiple births where there is only one place available, the school may go above its admission number. Fair Access protocol takes precedence over waiting list for in-year admissions.

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's Church School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St John's Church School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St John's Church School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St John's Church School?: St John's Church School has 433 pupils on roll.
What are St John's Church School’s exam results?: In 2024-25, 85% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does St John's Church School take?: St John's Church School admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is St John's Church School located?: St John's Church School is located in Peterborough, PE2 5SP, Peterborough.
How do I apply to St John's Church School?: St John's Church 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's Church School have a religious character?: Yes — St John's Church School 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 School?: Distance did not decide places at St John's Church School for 2026-27 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
How are Reception places decided at St John's Church School?: When St John's Church School 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 and children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order); 2. Worshipping members of Christ Church, Orton Goldhay — Children from families who are worshipping members of Christ Church, Orton Goldhay, Peterborough.*; 3. Worshipping members of other Christian churches — Children from families who are worshipping members of other Christian churches.*, and 3 further criteria. Tie-break: The distance from the school to the home address will be used to rank applications under each criterion. Distance is measured from the centre of the child's home address to the school, using the National Ordnance Survey seed points on the local authority's computerised measuring system.
What is the largest ethnic background at St John's Church School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 39% of pupils at St John's Church School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Distance did not decide places here

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How places are decided at St John's Church 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 and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order).
2Worshipping members of Christ Church, Orton Goldhay — Children from families who are worshipping members of Christ Church, Orton Goldhay, Peterborough.*
3Worshipping members of other Christian churches — Children from families who are worshipping members of other Christian churches.*
4Siblings — Brothers and sisters of those on roll/in admission at St John's Primary School and Nursery at the time of both application and proposed start date.
5St John's Nursery attendees — Children attending St John's Nursery as a main setting at the time of application and admission
6Catchment area — Children from within the school's designated catchment area.

St John's Church School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St John's Church School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St John's Church School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St John's Church School?: St John's Church School has 433 pupils on roll.
What are St John's Church School’s exam results?: In 2024-25, 85% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does St John's Church School take?: St John's Church School admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is St John's Church School located?: St John's Church School is located in Peterborough, PE2 5SP, Peterborough.
How do I apply to St John's Church School?: St John's Church 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's Church School have a religious character?: Yes — St John's Church School 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 School?: Distance did not decide places at St John's Church School for 2026-27 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
How are Reception places decided at St John's Church School?: When St John's Church School 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 and children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order); 2. Worshipping members of Christ Church, Orton Goldhay — Children from families who are worshipping members of Christ Church, Orton Goldhay, Peterborough.*; 3. Worshipping members of other Christian churches — Children from families who are worshipping members of other Christian churches.*, and 3 further criteria. Tie-break: The distance from the school to the home address will be used to rank applications under each criterion. Distance is measured from the centre of the child's home address to the school, using the National Ordnance Survey seed points on the local authority's computerised measuring system.
What is the largest ethnic background at St John's Church School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 39% of pupils at St John's Church School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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