St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield
104%
Capacity
327
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield
St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Tameside community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 327 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield "Good", the school is led by headteacher Victoria Hewitt-Lee, it falls under Tameside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 87% 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 584th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 57 in Tameside.
St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield is a popular choice with families — it received 76 applications for 45 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 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 CofE Primary School, Dukinfield include Playing Fields, Library, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Dance, Athletics, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Choir, Art Club, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.7%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tameside, St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield 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 | Westmorland Avenue, Dukinfield, Tameside, SK16 5JA |
| Headteacher | Victoria Hewitt-Lee |
| Local Authority | Tameside |
| Number of Pupils | 327 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.7% |
| School Capacity | 327 / 315 (104% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 Sept 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 4 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (87%)
584th of 13,686
Nationally
84th of 2,065
In North West
3rd of 57
In Tameside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
87%
Expected Standard
18%
Higher Standard
'22/23
79%
'23/24
87%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed45
76
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Westmorland Avenue, Dukinfield
Tameside, SK16 5JA
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