St John's CofE Primary School
Redfield Road, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, BA3 2JNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St John's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Radstock for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 90 schools in Bath and North East Somerset. It ranks 5th of 13 primary schools in Radstock. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2010.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 October 2010, report published 5 November 2010
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 March 2023
Pupils enjoy attending this friendly, welcoming school. The relationships between adults and pupils are respectful. Pupils are kind and caring to one another. They feel safe and know that if they have any problems an adult will listen to them. Leaders have high expectations. They are determined that pupils learn well. Pupils feel valued and appreciate the variety of experiences they have in the classroom and beyond. They enjoy learning and are enthusiastic about the opportunities they have to develop their knowledge. Staff use the school's values and curriculum to teach pupils about caring for others. Pupils help to develop the school's motto of being 'ready, respectful and caring'. They recognise that everyone has unique gifts and talents. Pupils are spirited and engaging. They are confident to strike up a conversation with school visitors and are eager to find out about the lives of others. Pupils enjoy the opportunities they have to develop roles and responsibilities. Pupils talk with excitement about receiving 'citizenship and character' awards. Staff support them to participate in experiences and build their skills beyond the taught curriculum.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, leaders have not identified closely enough the knowledge they want pupils to learn. As a result, not all pupils gain the breadth of knowledge and skills that they need. Leaders need to ensure that the curriculum sets out the knowledge that pupils require with precision.
- In some subjects, teachers' approaches to assessment are not fully developed. This means teachers do not always form an accurate picture of how successfully pupils have learned the curriculum. Leaders need to ensure that the use of assessment identifies exactly what pupils have learned.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
56 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
382 pupils on roll, with places for 408
Schools near St John's CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midsomer Norton Primary School | 0.3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 78% met the expected standard |
| Longvernal Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
| Norton Hill Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Welton Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Westfield Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 88% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England/Christian
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Danielle West-Gaul
- Phone
- 01761412019
- Address
- Redfield Road, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, BA3 2JN
- Local authority
- Bath and North East Somerset
- URN
- 140452
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.