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St John the Evangelist Church School is a mainstream primary school in Clevedon, North Somerset, for children aged 4 to 11. In January 2026, 20 of its 259 pupils (7.7%) were getting SEN support and 9 (3.5%) had an EHC plan.

  • Ages 4–11
  • 259 pupils
  • Ofsted: Good

Special educational needs here

From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in North Somerset.

7.7% get SEN support

20 of 259 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.

  • This school7.7%
  • England15.4%
  • North Somerset13.3%

Lower than the England average.

3.5% have an EHC plan

9 of 259 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.

  • This school3.5%
  • England4.1%
  • North Somerset4.6%

About the same as the England average.

Most common needs

  • Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia9
  • Speech, language and communication7
  • Autism5
  • Social, emotional and mental health5

Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.

Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.

School details

Type
Mainstream primary school
Run as
Academy
Ages
4 to 11
Boys and girls
Boys and girls
Pupils
259 (places for 315)
Headteacher
Ms Lisa Harvey
Part of
The Bath and Wells Diocesan Academies Trust
Faith
Church of England
Free school meals
7.7% of pupils eligible
Council
North Somerset
School reference (URN)
143021

How SEN support works

4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
  1. Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO

    If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.

  2. SEN support

    The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.

  3. An EHC needs assessment

    If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask North Somerset council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.

  4. Free, independent advice

    Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.

Questions to ask the SENCO

10 questions to tick off as you go

Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.

Ofsted

Rated Good, June 2013; standards maintained (February 2025)

Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in June 2013. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.

  • Leadership and managementGood

Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, February 2025).

Contact and getting there

Fosseway, Clevedon, BS21 5EL

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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive

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Questions about St John the Evangelist Church School

How many pupils at St John the Evangelist Church School have special educational needs?

In the January 2026 school census, 20 of the 259 pupils (7.7%) were getting SEN support and 9 (3.5%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.

What are the most common needs at St John the Evangelist Church School?

Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (9 pupils), speech, language and communication needs (7 pupils) and autism (5 pupils).

Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at St John the Evangelist Church School?

The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.

How do I apply for a place at St John the Evangelist Church School?

Through North Somerset council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.

Can my child with an EHC plan go to St John the Evangelist Church School?

You can ask for St John the Evangelist Church School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.

Does St John the Evangelist Church School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?

Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Grove Junior School, about 3.9 miles away.

Where is St John the Evangelist Church School?

Fosseway, Clevedon, BS21 5EL, in North Somerset.

School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.

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