St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 7 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Lower Teddington Road, Hampton Wick, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 4HQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School is a primary school in Richmond upon Thames for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 84 schools in Richmond upon Thames. It ranks 26th of 38 primary schools in Richmond upon Thames. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 11 December 2014, report published 12 January 2015

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 22 May 2024

This school provides a strong and enriched education. Pupils thrive because the school has high academic ambitions for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school's vision, 'life in all its fullness', is deeply embedded in the life of the school. Pupils enjoy their learning and develop curiosity about the world around them. The school values, 'creativity, growth, integrity, kindness and joy,' underpin both the curriculum and pupils' wider development. The school provides a wide range of enrichment opportunities to ensure pupils gain valuable life experiences. Pupils take part in trips, workshops, charity events and numerous clubs. They also take an active role in the children's council and other leadership positions. These experiences build pupils' confidence and develop their interests and talents. Staff have consistently high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Pupils listen attentively, are highly motivated to learn in class and show respect to adults and each other. Pupils become resilient learners as the school encourages them to see challenges and setbacks as opportunities for improvement. Pupils are happy and safe at the school. Their attendance is high, and the school fosters a keen sense of community by working closely with families. Parents and carers highly commend the school's nurturing approach.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

59 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths75%

75%, 13 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths14%

14%, 6 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score111

111, 5 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score111

111, 6 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

212 pupils on roll, with places for 240

Eligible for free school meals15.1%

15.1%, 11.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language38.2%

38.2%, 16.6 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.3%

12.3%, 2.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan7.1%

7.1%, 1.1 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School0.1 milesOfsted: OutstandingNot published
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good69% met the expected standard
Educare Small School0.5 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Fern Hill Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding78% met the expected standard
St Luke's CofE Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good80% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Voluntary aided school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
7 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Miss Phoebe du Parcq
Address
Lower Teddington Road, Hampton Wick, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 4HQ
Local authority
Richmond upon Thames
URN
102911

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.