Milton St John's CofE Primary School
103%
Capacity
217
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Milton St John's CofE Primary School
Milton St John's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Tameside community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 217 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (103% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Milton St John's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lisa Gallaher, it falls under Tameside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2087th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 57 in Tameside.
Milton St John's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 55 applications for 26 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Milton St John's CofE Primary School include Forest School, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Book Club, Gardening, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tameside, Milton St John's CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Mill Lane, Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, OL5 0BN |
| Headteacher | Lisa Gallaher |
| Local Authority | Tameside |
| Number of Pupils | 217 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.2% |
| School Capacity | 217 / 210 (103% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (25 Jan 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 30 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2087th of 13,686
Nationally
276th of 2,065
In North West
8th of 57
In Tameside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
77%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
55
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Mill Lane, Ashton-under-Lyne
Tameside, OL5 0BN
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