St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield, Dukinfield
St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Dukinfield. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2013. That was 13 years ago, so the rating may not reflect the school today. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 5 schools in Dukinfield with published results, and 582nd of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Tameside (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield in detail
St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield in its own words
In its own words: "St John's C of E Primary School has served its community since 1844. We welcome the chance to bring together all members of the community and love to celebrate our shared understanding of our British values. We recognise the multicultural, multi-faith nature of the United Kingdom and understand the crucial role our schools play in promoting these values."
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an open evening on Thursday 19 November 2026 at 6pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Tameside
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 96% of Year 6 pupils at St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield reached the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Tameside and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (91% in reading, 93% in maths).
Getting a place at St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield
For September 2026 entry, 34 families put St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield as their first choice and 83 named it as one of their preferences, for 35 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 CofE Primary School, Dukinfield
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield are Yew Tree Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 70% reading, 74% maths); St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (0.5 miles, 81% reading, 55% maths); Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School (0.6 miles, Good, 74% reading, 72% maths); and Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School (0.6 miles).
St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Yew Tree Primary SchoolSt. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyGorse Hall Primary and Nursery SchoolGorse Hall Primary and Nursery School
Who goes there
3.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (85%) and Asian (8%).
In 2026, 36 pupils (11.1%) received SEN support and 9 (2.8%) 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 railway station is Stalybridge Rail Station, about 0.7 miles away in a straight line.
17 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Westmorland Avenue (near), 110 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield issued 4 suspensions, 1.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield are All Saints Catholic College (0.3 miles), Rayner Stephens High School (0.4 miles), West Hill School (0.8 miles) and Hyde High School (1.1 miles).
All Saints Catholic CollegeRayner Stephens High SchoolWest Hill SchoolHyde High School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2013 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
22.2%
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 improved from 91% to 96% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 93% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 89% to 83% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.2
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
29.7
KS2
11
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 19
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 10
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 9 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
3 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 Tameside is 12 (the median across 111 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.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
311 pupils
315 places
4 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Dukinfield
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Dukinfield
Across Tameside council
Places available
3,050
Applications
2,451
Got 1st preference
95.4%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All primary applications across Tameside council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
36
SEN Support
9
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
325
Total Pupils
159
Boys
166
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
16
Teachers
20.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,224
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,195
Per pupil
£1814k
Total funding
£98k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.6%
Overall absence
7.3%
Persistent absence
273
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 CofE Primary School, Dukinfield
Questions parents ask about St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield
What are SATs results like at St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield?
Of the pupils at St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 96% reached the expected standard in reading and 93% did so in maths.
What is St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield's Ofsted rating?
St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2026, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield?
No fixed boundary. When St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield is oversubscribed, Tameside allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield?
St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield?
Classes at St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield average 29.2 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield?
St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield has around 325 pupils on roll. 22% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield?
3.6% of sessions were missed at St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield in 2024/25. 7.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield?
Apply through Tameside's coordinated admissions process, naming St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield 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 CofE Primary School, Dukinfield?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 9 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 3 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 Tameside is 12 (the median across 111 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield?
St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield is at Westmorland Avenue, Dukinfield, Cheshire, SK16 5JA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)