St John's CofE Primary School, Manchester

In its own words: "At St. John's CE Primary School, the quote above from Matthew's gospel inspires everything we do as a school family. We have a strong vision that all of our school community can sit underneath this vision. If we live out these values in our daily lives, then all of our school family will fulfil our vision."

From the headteacher's welcome: "The Staff and Governors at St. John's would like to join me in extending a warm welcome to you. It is a privilege to lead St. John's and serve local families and children."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football and dance.

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 24 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at St John's CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 77% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 73% in Salford and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 71% in reading and 60% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 36 families put St John's CofE Primary School as their first choice and 77 named it as one of their preferences, for 36 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St John's CofE Primary School are St Luke's RC Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 75% reading, 76% maths); Grosvenor Road Primary School (0.4 miles, 85% reading, 70% maths); Summerville Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 55% reading, 59% maths); and Light Oaks Junior School (0.5 miles, Good, 75% reading, 82% maths).

St John's CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

In 2026, 95 pupils (26.4%) received SEN support and 12 (3.3%) 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.

St John's CofE Primary School had 22 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Swinton (Manchester) Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Westlands (opposite), 100 metres away.

In 2024/25, St John's CofE Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 1.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to St John's CofE Primary School are Buile Hill Academy (0.8 miles), All Hallows RC High School (0.8 miles), Ellesmere Park High School (1.1 miles) and Barton Moss Education Centre (1.1 miles).