Why Choose St John's?
Small and Mighty
We are a small urban Primary School, with 93 children currently on roll (March 2025). The capacity of the school is 105 and so we will always be a small school.
There are known educational benefits to attending a small school; we pride ourselves in the way all of our children are known as individuals. Visitors often comment that the school has a family feel to it; a view shared by many of our children and parents.
Our children learn to become values-driven citizens of modern Britain, taking with them a lot of knowledge, skill and confidence onto the next stage of their journey in education.
We are proud to be the oldest school in Nottinghamshire still housed in our original, Grade II listed Victorian building. St John's was opened in 1837 - the same year Queen Victoria came onto the throne.
School Organisation
We have four classes in school:
Class 1: F2 (Reception)
Class 2: Years 1 & 2
Class 3: Years 3 & 4
Class 4: Years 5 & 6
Christian Ethos
St John's was opened as a 'National School' in 1837 to provide a free, Christian education to children of poor families who would not otherwise have had access to schooling. We are proud of this history and ensure that our Christian ethos defines the school today. Whilst we welcome pupils of all faiths and of none, we enjoy strong links with all of the local churches and promote Christian values in all that we do.
Open Door Policy/Communication
We are proud of our open door policy and the way we work closely with our families to secure the best possible outcomes for our children. Senior staff are on duty before and after school on the playground each day and are always approachable. The headteacher's door is always open!
To inform parents and carers of how their children are learning, staff regularly use the 'ClassDojo' app to send photographs and messages.
A newsletter is published each week with additional information such as Collective Worship themes, PTA updates, attendance data, weekly winners and diary dates. You can access the latest newsletters here.
Good Outcomes for All Children
We are very proud of all of the children who attend St John's. We recognise and celebrate success in many forms, including:
- Academic achievements (click here to view latest assessment data)
- Achievement Awards, which are presented each week in our Achievement Assembly
- Class Captains, chosen by teachers each week and awarded to children who have embodied our BEST values
- Cups of Kindness: Donated by a kind family, these four special trophies are awarded at the end of each half term to the kindest children in each class
- Reading Rewards: Reading is so important! Children who read regularly at home get rewarded with sweet treats and non-uniform days
- 100% Attendance Awards are given each term to children who attend school every day
Children who attend St John's take with them knowledge, skills and values that help them make the transition to secondary school. They are confident, happy and keen to continue on their learning journey.
February 2025 Ofsted Inspection Report: St John's is GOOD in all areas
Click here to view St John's Ofsted Report (February 2025)
February 2024 SIAMS Inspection Report: St John's is flourishing
We received our Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools in February 2024. You can read details about that inspection here.