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VOLUNTARY AIDED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Ages 4–11170 pupilsFaithChurch of England
St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Ware, within the Hertfordshire local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 170 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Ware can view St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)52%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)5%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score104
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score104
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake20.6%
Free school meals20.6%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language2.6%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled80%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.8%
Attendance94.8%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher29.2
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence13.4%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Ware
All schools in Ware →Amwell View SchoolOutstanding · 0.5 miHailey Hall School1.0 miThe Cranbourne Primary SchoolGood · 1.1 miRoselands Primary SchoolGood · 1.2 miThe John Warner SchoolInadequate · 1.2 miForres Primary AcademyRequires Improvement · 1.4 mi
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