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St John's CofE (A) Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St John's CofE (A) Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Stoke-on-Trent , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 292 pupils, and a capacity of 354 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

292

Pupils

354

Capacity

82%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

St John's CofE (A) Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St John's CofE (A) Primary School?

The catchment area for St John's CofE (A) Primary School is the geographic zone Stoke-on-Trent uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Stoke-on-Trent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St John's CofE (A) Primary School is managed by Stoke-on-Trent and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Stoke-on-Trent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Stoke-on-Trent catchment area documents →

St John's CofE (A) Primary School: 354 places, 82% filled: places available

St John's CofE (A) Primary School has a published admission number of 354 places. 292 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 82%. At 82% full, the school currently has headroom below its 354 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 26.7% of pupils at St John's CofE (A) Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Stoke-on-Trent.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Stoke-on-Trent publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Stoke-on-Trent school admissions →

St John's CofE (A) Primary School: School Information

Full address
Wheatly Avenue, Trent Vale, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6SB
Local authority
Stoke-on-Trent
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
26.7% of pupils
DfE URN
124309

Other Primary Schools in Stoke-on-Trent

If St John's CofE (A) Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Stoke-on-Trent

St John's CofE (A) Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Stoke-on-Trent. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St John's CofE (A) Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: St John's CofE (A) Primary School

What is the catchment area for St John's CofE (A) Primary School?

The catchment area for St John's CofE (A) Primary School is the geographic zone Stoke-on-Trent uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Stoke-on-Trent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St John's CofE (A) Primary School oversubscribed?

St John's CofE (A) Primary School has a capacity of 354 places and currently has 292 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Stoke-on-Trent.

What is the admissions policy for St John's CofE (A) Primary School?

St John's CofE (A) Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Stoke-on-Trent before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St John's CofE (A) Primary School cover?

St John's CofE (A) Primary School is a primary school in Stoke-on-Trent, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St John's CofE (A) Primary School?

St John's CofE (A) Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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