The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 200
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Stockport
- Head
- Mr Andrew Clerc (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
September 2021 | School Inspection
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2012 | 24 May 2012
Full inspection
December 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Poplar Street, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 3DG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmStella Maris School
Independent · Very close
Didsbury Road Primary School
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Priestnall School
Secondary · 536m away
Freshfield Nursery School
Nursery · 563m away
St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 643m away
Mersey Vale Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College
Secondary · 1.0km away
St Catherine's RC Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St John's Church of England Primary School?
St John's Church of England Primary School currently has 200 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's Church of England Primary School take?
St John's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's Church of England Primary School?
St John's Church of England Primary School is in Stockport, SK4 3DG, in the Stockport local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St John's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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