St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common, Manchester
St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Manchester. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 210th-highest of the 258 schools in Manchester with published results, and 11,772nd of 14,452 across England. It was 96% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- 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 Wigan (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common in detail
St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care, from £6 per session.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 58% of Year 6 pupils at St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 79% in Wigan and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 88% in reading and 85% 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 CofE Primary School Mosley Common
For September 2026 entry, 15 families put St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common as their first choice and 59 named it as one of their preferences, for 18 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 Mosley Common
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common are Boothstown Methodist Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 57% reading, 52% maths); Holy Family Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 80% reading, 87% maths); St Andrew's CofE Primary School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 86% reading, 95% maths); and Garrett Hall Primary School (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 88% reading, 93% maths).
St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Boothstown Methodist Primary SchoolHoly Family Catholic Primary SchoolSt Andrew's CofE Primary SchoolGarrett Hall Primary School
Who goes there
11.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (76%), Black (10%) and Mixed (5%).
In 2026, 14 pupils (7.1%) received SEN support and 2 (1%) 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.
Staffing
St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 24 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Walkden Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Common Side Road (opposite), 30 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common are The Lowry Academy (1.2 miles) and St Mary's Catholic High School (1.8 miles).
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; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from July 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St John's creates a warm, welcoming environment where all children feel safe and happy. The school has developed a thoughtful curriculum that helps pupils build knowledge step-by-step, with a particular strength in fostering a love of reading. Staff go above and beyond to support every child, including those with additional needs, ensuring they achieve well and develop into kind, respectful young people.
Key Strengths
- Well-organised curriculum with clear knowledge and skills progression from early years onwards
- Strong focus on reading with enthusiastic older pupils who recognise the value of reading widely
- Effective support for pupils with SEND, who access the same curriculum as peers and achieve well
- Positive pupil behaviour and attitudes to learning - pupils understand and follow the 'St John's Way'
- Wide range of extra-curricular clubs, sporting competitions, and community contribution opportunities
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils struggle to recall learning from previous years in certain subjects because teachers don't provide enough opportunities to revisit and recap
- Inconsistencies in phonics teaching across the school as some staff are still developing their understanding of the new phonics curriculum, slowing progress for some pupils
- Need to ensure all staff have consistent expertise in implementing the new phonics programme
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective, with a strong culture of safeguarding in place, regular staff training, clear processes for identifying and acting on concerns, and strong relationships with families.
Extracurricular Activities
Extra-curricular clubs, sporting competitions, ethos group leadership, anti-bullying ambassador roles
St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common is a good school where pupils enjoy a friendly, caring environment with positive relationships between staff and students. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils and provide a well-constructed, ambitious curriculum with a strong focus on reading.
At a Glance
18.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 88% to 58% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 85% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.2
Avg class size
28.7
Infant (KS1)
27.7
KS2
6
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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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
- 9
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 5 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
2 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 Wigan is 10 (the median across 146 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
96%
Near capacity
193 pupils
202 places
9 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 Wigan council
Places available
3,894
Applications
3,541
Got 1st preference
88.7%
Got preferred school
97.3%
All primary applications across Wigan council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
14
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
8.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
198
Total Pupils
106
Boys
92
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
24.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£56,339
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,699
Per pupil
£1250k
Total funding
£74k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.4%
Overall absence
9.5%
Persistent absence
169
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 Mosley Common
Questions parents ask about St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common
What are SATs results like at St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common?
Of the pupils at St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 58% reached the expected standard in reading and 73% did so in maths.
What is St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common's Ofsted rating?
St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common?
No fixed boundary. When St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common is oversubscribed, Wigan 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 Mosley Common?
St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common?
Classes at St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common average 28.2 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common?
St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common has around 198 pupils on roll. 18% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common?
4.4% of sessions were missed at St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common in 2024/25. 9.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common?
Apply through Wigan's coordinated admissions process, naming St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common 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 Mosley Common?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 5 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 2 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 Wigan is 10 (the median across 146 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common?
St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common is at Commonside Road, Worsley, Manchester, M28 1AE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)