St John's CofE Primary School, based in Manchester, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a voluntary controlled school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.

St John's CofE Primary School currently has around 376 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.3% boys and 44.7% girls. Around 18.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.7%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (72.1%). african pupils make up about 10.1%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Daisy Bank Avenue, Manchester, M27 5FU
Website: www.stjohnsce.co.uk
Telephone: 01619212130
School Type: Voluntary controlled school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Salford
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Sarah Rubin
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 105929

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 26/02/2014

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 376
Number of Boys: 208
Number of Girls: 168

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 13.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British72.10%271
African10.10%38
Other White5.30%20
Other Mixed4.00%15
Indian2.10%8
Other (any other ethnic group)1.60%6
White and Black African1.60%6
White and Black Caribbean0.80%3
Pakistani0.80%3
Chinese0.80%3
White and Asian0.30%1
Other Asian0.30%1
Caribbean0.30%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Below Average (-2.1)
Writing: Average (0.8)
Maths: Average (-0.9)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
57%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
53%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
6%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
103.0
Town average
104.5
Local authority average
104.2
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
104.0
Town average
104.0
Local authority average
103.5
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
West Dene Community Nursery Centre
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- not rated 1,009 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
High Bank Nursery School
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The Lakes Nursery School
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Stott Lane Nursery School
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Ladywell Community Nursery Centre
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Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St John's CofE Primary School
Daisy Bank Avenue , Swinton M27 5FU
3out of 4 0 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
St Luke's RC Primary School
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3out of 4 279 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
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Grosvenor Road Primary School
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Summerville Primary School
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3out of 4 825 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hope High School
Prestwood Road , M6 8GG
- not rated 1,219 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Buile Hill Academy
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- not rated 1,334 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Buile Hill Visual Arts College
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- not rated 1,334 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Buile Hill Academy
Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD
2out of 4 1,335 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
All Hallows RC High School
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3out of 4 1,383 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Salford City College
Dronfield Road , M6 7FR
- not rated 1,203 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
De La Salle College
Weaste Lane , M6 8QS
- not rated 1,417 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Eccles College
Chatsworth Road , M30 9FJ
- not rated 1,906 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Claremont School
Park Lane , M6 7RQ
- not rated 420 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Royal Manchester Children Hospital School
Hospital Road , Pendlebury M27 4HA
- not rated 658 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Parklands School
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- not rated 939 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Springwood Primary School
Barton Road , Swinton M27 5LP
- not rated 1,055 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Springwood Primary School
Barton Road , Swinton M27 5LP
3out of 4 1,055 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.