St John's CofE Academy
Raymoth Lane, Worksop, S81 7LUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St John's CofE Academy is a primary school in Worksop for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 364 schools in Nottinghamshire. It ranks 8th of 19 primary schools in Worksop. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 June 2014, report published 9 July 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 February 2024
The school's motto, 'belong, believe, achieve', captures the impact of being a pupil at St John's. It is a happy school that pupils say they really feel part of. They are keen to explain how they feel safe there because teachers care for them. They say that there is very little bullying because everyone gets on so well. If it ever happens, staff sort it out. The school is one big family. Staff help pupils to believe in their own abilities. This grows their confidence so they want to show how much they can do and are keen to learn more. One pupil summed up the views of many others in describing the school as 'inspirational'. The school also helps to develop their belief in the need to behave respectfully and to do their best. They love getting 'Rizzo rewards' for their hard work and conduct. Pupils value the good quality of education they receive. They say that teachers make lessons exciting. They become fluent readers from a young age and achieve well across subjects. Pupils particularly like the many opportunities the school provides, such as trips to Perlethorpe and, especially, taking part in the Young Voices concert at Sheffield Arena.
What the school should improve
- The recent introduction of a banding system for reading books has resulted in staff sometimes not being sufficiently experienced to choose the right books for the weakest readers. Occasionally, these pupils are given books to read that are too difficult for them. They contain too many sounds the pupils do not yet know. This risks hampering these pupils' ability to catch up quickly. The school should ensure that any staff who need it receive further guidance so that they give the weakest readers reading books that are consistently and precisely matched to their ability.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
445 pupils on roll, with places for 446
Schools near St John's CofE Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateford Park Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Prospect Hill Junior School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Prospect Hill Infant and Nursery School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Whipman Woods Flying High Academy | 0.7 miles | No Ofsted inspection | 83% met the expected standard |
| Norbridge Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 78% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF SOUTHWELL AND NOTTINGHAM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Gez Rizzo
- Phone
- 01909481540
- Address
- Raymoth Lane, Worksop, S81 7LU
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- URN
- 142507
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.