St John's Church of England Primary School, Stockport
St John's Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Stockport. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2021. That was 5 years ago, so the rating may not reflect the school today. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 19th-highest of the 63 schools in Stockport with published results, and 2,629th of 14,452 across England. It was 96% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2021)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Stockport (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St John's Church of England Primary School in detail
St John's Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Come and see our fabulous EYFS provision and meet the school team."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include Lego, cooking, film and book club.
Coming up: an open day on Monday 9 November 2026, an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 17 November 2026 and an open evening on Tuesday 17 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Stockport
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at St John's Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 79% in Stockport and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 90% in reading and 90% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St John's Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 20 families put St John's Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 96 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St John's Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St John's Church of England Primary School are Didsbury Road Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 95% reading, 98% maths); St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (0.4 miles); Tithe Barn Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 97% reading, 94% maths); and Mersey Vale Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 71% reading, 83% maths).
St John's Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Didsbury Road Primary SchoolSt Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyTithe Barn Primary SchoolMersey Vale Primary School
What parents say
102 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St John's Church of England Primary School (as of April 2026): 98% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 71% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (71%).
Who goes there
9.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 9.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (73%), Mixed (12%) and Asian (9%).
In 2026, 25 pupils (12.3%) received SEN support and 3 (1.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink), about 740 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Crown Inn (opposite), 170 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St John's Church of England Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 7th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
St John's Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St John's Church of England Primary School are Priestnall School (0.3 miles), The Barlow RC High School (0.6 miles), Parrs Wood High School (0.8 miles) and Burnage Academy for Boys (1 mile).
Priestnall SchoolThe Barlow RC High SchoolParrs Wood High SchoolBurnage Academy for Boys
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 10 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St John's is a caring, inclusive school where every child feels valued and belongs. Pupils achieve well academically and develop into confident, resilient young people through a rich range of experiences including community engagement, leadership opportunities, and enrichment activities. Staff know their pupils deeply and provide excellent support, particularly for vulnerable children and those with additional needs.
Key Strengths
- Extensive personal development programme including charity work, leadership roles, and aspirations week that builds pupil confidence and resilience
- Strong inclusive culture where pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils receive targeted, effective support
- High-quality teaching in reading and mathematics with pupils' outcomes often above national average
- Warm, nurturing relationships between staff and pupils that create a safe, welcoming environment
- Well-planned visits and residential trips that extend learning and nurture pupil talents
Areas for Improvement
- Handwriting and spelling skills not being supported effectively enough across the curriculum
- Teaching in some aspects of writing requires greater focus compared to reading and mathematics
- Clarity of learning end points and sequencing in some early years areas could be more secure
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met. Leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and all legal requirements are fulfilled, resulting in pupils feeling safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sewing club, coding club, American football, residential trips, aspirations week, school council, buddy roles
St John's Church of England Primary School is a welcoming school where pupils achieve well across the curriculum and benefit from extensive personal development opportunities. The school maintains high expectations and creates an inclusive environment where all pupils, including those with SEND, thrive.
At a Glance
9.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
102 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 87% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 87% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 93% to 84% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.4
Avg class size
28.7
Infant (KS1)
23.4
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St John's Church of England Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St John's Church of England Primary School.
- Progressive Sports St JohnsAt the school · Not yet graded
- Elm Cottage Out of School at Didsbury Road300m away · Not yet graded
- The Club380m away · Not yet graded
- LSC @ Priestnall Life Leisure540m away · Not yet graded
- LSC @ St Winifred's Roman Catholic Primary School690m away · Not yet graded
- St Winifred's 11+ After School Club690m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St John's Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St John's Church of England Primary School is in Stockport; for families living there:
Apply to Stockport for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 2 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Stockport is 8 (the median across 135 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Your chances of a place at St John's Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
202 pupils
210 places
8 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Stockport
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Stockport
Across Stockport council
Places available
3,643
Applications
2,886
Got 1st preference
94.1%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across Stockport council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
25
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
13.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
203
Total Pupils
90
Boys
113
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
22.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,597
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,316
Per pupil
£1149k
Total funding
£24k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.5%
Overall absence
6.9%
Persistent absence
173
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St John's Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about St John's Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at St John's Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at St John's Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 87% reached the expected standard in reading and 87% did so in maths.
What is St John's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John's Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2025, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2021, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St John's Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St John's Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Stockport allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St John's Church of England Primary School?
St John's Church of England Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St John's Church of England Primary School?
Classes at St John's Church of England Primary School average 25.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St John's Church of England Primary School?
St John's Church of England Primary School has around 203 pupils on roll. 10% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St John's Church of England Primary School?
3.5% of sessions were missed at St John's Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 6.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St John's Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Stockport's coordinated admissions process, naming St John's Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does St John's Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Progressive Sports St Johns (registered, not yet graded). There are 5 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St John's Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 2 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Stockport is 8 (the median across 135 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St John's Church of England Primary School?
St John's Church of England Primary School is at Poplar Street, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 3DG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)