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St John's CofE Primary School

Manchester, M13 0YEPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
51 1st-choice / 52 places
Ranking
#5,170
of 13,686 nationally

About St John's CofE Primary School

If you're a parent considering St John's CofE Primary School, the feedback from other families is a strong signal. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering the period from September 2024 to September 2025, a very high 94% of respondents said they would recommend the school. That's a powerful endorsement. Digging into the specifics, 94% of parents either agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and the same proportion felt their child is safe. The school is clearly popular in the local area too: for the 2025/26 academic year, it received 115 applications for just 52 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.21. Of those, 51 offers went to first-preference families, meaning it's a school you'll want to put at the top of your list to have a realistic chance of a place.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressClarence Road, Manchester, Manchester, M13 0YE
HeadteacherGareth Elswood
Local AuthorityManchester
Number of Pupils479
Free School Meals (FSM)48.9%
School Capacity479 / 465 (103% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 17 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Feb 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (5 Feb 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 23 Feb 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Dining HallICT SuiteSports HallSensory RoomPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballDanceCross CountryNetballGymnasticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:45-08:10

Source: sjcfederation.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St John's CofE Primary School

St John's CofE Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.