The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 208
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 52%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bury
- Trust
- THE SYCAMORE CHURCH OF ENGLAND TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mrs Tracey Cansdale
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Johnson Street, Radcliffe, Bury, M26 1AW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChapelfield Primary School
Primary · 554m away
Millwood Primary Special School
Special school · 936m away
Star Radcliffe Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Gorsefield Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Cams Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Radcliffe Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe's Ofsted rating?
St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe?
St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe currently has 208 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe take?
St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe?
St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe is in Bury, M26 1AW, in the Bury local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe have a sixth form?
No, St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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