St John's Church of England Primary School
95%
Capacity
200
Pupils
3.9x
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 Stockport community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 200 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St John's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Andrew Clerc, it falls under Stockport local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 90% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 319th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 67 in Stockport.
St John's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 117 applications for 30 places, making it 3.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 34 were first-preference applications.
St John's Church of England Primary School has good reviews on SchoolParrot (3.8/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty and 5 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, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Gymnastics, Cross Country, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Film Club, Drama, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Stockport, 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Poplar Street, Stockport, Stockport, SK4 3DG |
| Headteacher | Andrew Clerc |
| Local Authority | Stockport |
| Number of Pupils | 200 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.0% |
| School Capacity | 200 / 210 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Sept 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Oct 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (90%)
319th of 13,686
Nationally
53rd of 2,065
In North West
2nd of 67
In Stockport
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
90%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
90%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
117
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
34 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Poplar Street, Stockport
Stockport, SK4 3DG
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