St John's CofE Primary School
90%
Capacity
376
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About St John's CofE Primary School
St John's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Salford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 376 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St John's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Rubin, it falls under Salford local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10810th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 53rd out of 65 in Salford.
St John's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 86 applications for 37 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.
St John's CofE Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.2/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John's CofE Primary School include Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Athletics, Swimming, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Gardening, Art Club, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Salford, 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 | Daisy Bank Avenue, Manchester, Salford, M27 5FU |
| Headteacher | Sarah Rubin |
| Local Authority | Salford |
| Number of Pupils | 376 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.9% |
| School Capacity | 376 / 420 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Feb 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 21 Mar 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10810th of 13,686
Nationally
1589th of 2,065
In North West
53rd of 65
In Salford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
50%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed37
86
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Daisy Bank Avenue, Manchester
Salford, M27 5FU
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