St John's Church of England Primary School, Manchester

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St John's Church of England Primary School

St Johns C of E Primary School, James Street, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 9PY

A Good-rated primary school in Manchester where 50% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Academy sponsor led

Church of England

Pupils

262

Ages

3-11

FSM

34.4%

Capacity

306

Ofsted

Good

Apr 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

73.0%

Writing

65.0%

Maths

70.0%

RWM Combined

50.0%

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About St John's Church of England Primary School

St John's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Manchester, Oldham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 50% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 262 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: St Johns C of E Primary School, James Street, Manchester, M35 9PY | More schools in Oldham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St John's Church of England Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Apr 2023 — Good
Mar 2017 — Inadequate (predecessor: St John's Church of England Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St John's Church of England Primary School

What is St John's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?

St John's Church of England Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are St John's Church of England Primary School's latest exam results?

St John's Church of England Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 50% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St John's Church of England Primary School located?

St John's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Manchester, Oldham (M35 9PY).

How many pupils attend St John's Church of England Primary School?

St John's Church of England Primary School has around 262 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St John's Church of England Primary School with other schools?

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