Primary
Ofsted Good
About St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
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Key Facts
Head/Principal
Laura Park
Rating Breakdown
Based on published reviews
Safety & Security
5.0
Teaching Quality
4.3
Communication
4.7
Student Wellbeing
4.3
Facilities
4.7
School Workforce
Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025
Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
22.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Good
10.6
Teachers (FTE)
Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.
Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)
Exam performance data • 2023-2024
77.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths
Meeting expected standard
Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables
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St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School has 4 reviews. Your honest review helps families make better school decisions.
Reviews 4
E
Emily W
Unconfirmed
Parent
Sep 1, 2022
5.0
"A wonderful experience so far!"
My son has been at St John's since Reception and I couldn't be happier with the school. The values they teach are great and the staff are all so friendly and approachable. The facilities are also fantastic.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
H
Helen M
Unconfirmed
Parent
Jun 1, 2022
4.0
"Excellent preparation for secondary school"
My daughter moved on to secondary school last year and is thriving. I'm convinced that St John's did an excellent job in preparing her for the next stage of her education - she was well-equipped with the skills and confidence she needed.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
4/5
J
James B
Unconfirmed
Parent
Feb 1, 2022
4.0
"A bit of a mixed bag"
We're still getting used to the school's approach and have had some mixed experiences so far. Some of the teachers seem really enthusiastic and dedicated, but others don't seem as engaged. The facilities are great, though.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
3/5
Facilities
4/5
D
David T
Unconfirmed
Parent
Nov 1, 2021
5.0
"A great start to our educational journey"
We've been at St John's for just a year now and everything has exceeded our expectations. The school's commitment to Gospel values is something we really appreciate and the teachers are all so dedicated to their work.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
5/5
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