St John's Church of England Primary School, Manchester
St John's Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Manchester, part of Forward As One Church of England Multi Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 169th-highest of the 258 schools in Manchester with published results, and 9,801st of 14,452 across England. It was 89% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Oldham (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
Results
In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at St John's Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 70% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 74% in Oldham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 78% in reading and 78% in maths in 2024.
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 59 named it as one of their preferences, for 22 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 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 Higher Failsworth Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 55% reading, 68% maths); St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (0.5 miles); Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 93% reading, 90% maths); and Mather Street Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 48% reading, 55% maths).
St John's Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Higher Failsworth Primary SchoolSt Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyPropps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolMather Street Primary School
The trust
St John's Church of England Primary School is one of 17 schools run by Forward As One Church of England Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 69% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
All 17 schools in Forward As One Church of England Multi Academy Trust
Who goes there
36.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 8.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (74%), Black (13%) and Mixed (6%).
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink), about 800 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is James Street (near), 180 metres away.
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 Co-op Academy Failsworth (0.2 miles) and Laurus Ryecroft (1.3 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
36.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 78% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 78% to 70% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 78% to 65% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.3
Avg class size
23.3
Infant (KS1)
22.8
KS2
10
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 19
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 6 serious and 12 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 2 on a bicycle.
8 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 Oldham is 14 (the median across 129 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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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
250 pupils
280 places
30 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Manchester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Manchester
Across Oldham council
Places available
3,927
Applications
2,814
Got 1st preference
92.0%
Got preferred school
98.4%
All primary applications across Oldham council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
54
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
24.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
255
Total Pupils
120
Boys
135
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
19.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,058
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,792
Per pupil
£1673k
Total funding
£127k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.3%
Overall absence
14.9%
Persistent absence
228
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, 73% reached the expected standard in reading and 70% 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 was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2017 it was rated Inadequate.
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, Oldham 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 not full in 2025: it ran at 89% of its 280 places.
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 22.3 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St John's Church of England Primary School?
St John's Church of England Primary School has around 255 pupils on roll. 37% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St John's Church of England Primary School?
5.3% of sessions were missed at St John's Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 14.9% 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 Oldham'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.
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 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 6 serious and 12 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 2 on a bicycle. 8 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 Oldham is 14 (the median across 129 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 St Johns C of E Primary School, James Street, Failsworth, Manchester, Lancashire, M35 9PY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)