St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School
High Street, Glastonbury, BA6 9DROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School is a primary school in Glastonbury for ages 2 to 7. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 November 2024, report published 16 December 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 November 2024
This is a caring and welcoming school, where pupils are happy and safe. Pupils receive effective pastoral support. Staff build positive relationships with them. They trust adults to help them. Pupils learn the importance of the school rules of being 'kind, safe and ready'. Most pupils follow these and respond well to routines and expectations. Pupils enjoy their playtimes and they play well together. The school has high expectations of what pupils can achieve. This starts in the Nursery Year, where adults help children to follow classroom routines. This prepares them well for the Reception Year. The school checks that pupils are building their knowledge as they learn the curriculum. This means most pupils achieve well. Pupils are proud of the contribution they make to their community. 'Legacy leaders' take an active role by developing gardens, which receive recognition from a national horticultural society. They visit a dementia ward to read to patients. They shop at the local supermarket to donate items to the foodbank, and attend Remembrance Day services. This work helps pupils to reflect on the lives of others. It builds their character and gives them social responsibility.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, expectations of behaviour are not consistent. As a result, a small number of pupils do not follow routines as well as they should, and they do not learn as well as they could. The school must ensure that expectations are applied consistently.
Pupil numbers and mix
184 pupils on roll, with places for 180
Schools near St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Millfield Preparatory School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Elmhurst Junior School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Hindhayes Infant School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| Brookside Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kerry Devane
- Phone
- 01458832085
- Address
- High Street, Glastonbury, BA6 9DR
- Local authority
- Somerset
- URN
- 123759
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.