St John's CofE Primary School
Mill Lane, Wetley Rocks, St. John's Cec Primary School, Wetley Rocks, ST9 0BNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St John's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Wetley Rocks for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 202nd of 227 primary schools in Staffordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 November 2023, report published 18 January 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 November 2023
Children get off to a great start at St John's CofE Primary School. They quickly adopt orderly routines and become very keen to learn. The school has high expectations of all its pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils go on to make strong progress through a broad curriculum, so that they are well prepared for the next stage in their education. Pupils are proud of their school, and in particular the new library. They are well- mannered and treat each other and adults with respect. They love the rewards on offer such as those for reading. At social times, pupils play happily together. Disruption to lessons is rare. The school is a calm and purposeful environment. The school takes good care of pupils' mental and physical health. Pupils know they can always talk to an adult or use a 'worry box' to report a concern. From the outset, pupils are encouraged to take responsibility for themselves. They become independent and articulate. The school provides good opportunities for pupils to lead and support others. These opportunities include older pupils reading to younger children or acting as their advocates. Pupils have a real sense of how they contribute to the school's success.
What the school should improve
- Subject leaders have had limited opportunities to monitor their subject. As a result, they have not been able to evaluate it and address any minor inconsistencies in practice. The school should ensure that subject leaders are supported to monitor and evaluate the curriculum in a way that strengthens consistent practice and provides any further guidance to staff that may be required.
- Approaches to checks on what pupils have learned are used inconsistently. Teachers do not identify misconceptions as quickly and accurately as they might do. This means pupils repeat the same mistakes or are left with some misunderstandings. The school should make sure that all staff consistently identify and promptly address pupils' errors and misconceptions.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
25 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
198 pupils on roll, with places for 216
Schools near St John's CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's CofE Academy Cheddleton | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Werrington Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Carmountside Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 32% met the expected standard |
| Greenways Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| St Luke's CofE Academy Endon | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 82% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE MOORLANDS PRIMARY FEDERATION
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Craig Broome
- Phone
- 01782550309
- Address
- Mill Lane, Wetley Rocks, St. John's Cec Primary School, Wetley Rocks, ST9 0BN
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- URN
- 147572
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.