St John's Church of England Primary School
86%
Capacity
262
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St John's Church of England Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Oldham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 262 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 306 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St John's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Louise Bonter, it falls under Oldham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4620th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 67 in Oldham.
St John's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 49 applications for 28 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John's Church of England Primary School include Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Rounders, Dance, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Book Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 34.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Oldham, St John's Church of England 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 | St Johns C of E Primary School, James Street, Manchester, Oldham, M35 9PY |
| Headteacher | Louise Bonter |
| Local Authority | Oldham |
| Number of Pupils | 262 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 34.4% |
| School Capacity | 262 / 306 (86% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Apr 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4620th of 13,686
Nationally
667th of 2,065
In North West
15th of 67
In Oldham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
48%
'23/24
69%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
49
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 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
St Johns C of E Primary School, James Street, Manchester
Oldham, M35 9PY
St Johns C of E Primary School, James Street, Manchester
Oldham, M35 9PY
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