The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 90% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
90%
+28.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 217
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Head
- Miss Lisa Gallaher (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mill Lane, Mossley, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL5 0BN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's RC Primary School
Primary · 504m away
St George's CofE Primary School
Primary · 724m away
Mossley Hollins High School
Secondary · 789m away
Micklehurst All Saints CofE Primary School
Primary · 812m away
Livingstone Primary School
Primary · 823m away
Friezland Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Agnes CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Bright Futures School
Independent · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Milton St John's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Milton St John's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Milton St John's CofE Primary School?
Milton St John's CofE Primary School currently has 217 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Milton St John's CofE Primary School take?
Milton St John's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Milton St John's CofE Primary School?
Milton St John's CofE Primary School is in Ashton-under-Lyne, OL5 0BN, in the Tameside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Milton St John's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Milton St John's CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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