St John's Primary School
St John's Road, Wallingford, OX10 9AGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St John's Primary School is a primary school in Wallingford for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 156th of 226 primary schools in Oxfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 April 2018, report published 17 May 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 July 2023
Staff go the extra mile to ensure that pupils are happy, safe and successful. Leaders have high expectations. They continually reflect on how they can improve the experience of pupils in this welcoming and nurturing environment. While there is some occasional unkind behaviour, adults deal with it straightaway. Pupils are adamant that everyone is treated fairly and valued as an individual. They told the inspector that the much cherished 'St John's Promise' guides them in life beyond the school gates. There is a harmonious and kind atmosphere in the corridors and around school. Pupils relish playing on the newly installed adventure playground. They look forward to catching up with their friends on the ever-popular trim trail, the bridge, the climbing wall, the large interactive chess board, and tunnel. Leaders ensure that pupils harness their interests and hobbies through the exciting range of clubs, including coding, cricket, choir, arts and crafts. Pupils showcase their creative talents by taking part in the Wallingford Carnival and performing regularly at events in the town. Pupils appreciate having opportunities to take on leadership roles, such as being members of the school and eco-councils.
What the school should improve
- At times, the books that the weakest readers in key stage 2 read are too hard. As a result, some of the older pupils do not learn to read fluently and confidently. Leaders should ensure that the books these pupils read help them practise the sounds they know and learn in lessons.
- In some foundation subjects, the essential knowledge is not identified precisely enough. Where this happens, the curriculum is not delivered consistently well, and pupils do not learn as well as they could. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum in all subjects is well structured and coherent.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
206 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St John's Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fir Tree Junior School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| St Nicholas CofE Primary School , Wallingford | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| The Treehouse School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Benson Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 34% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST JOHN'S ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Claire Linfield
- Phone
- 01491837305
- Address
- St John's Road, Wallingford, OX10 9AG
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 139762
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.