The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% 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 (114% full)
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)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
6% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 120
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Trust
- CRANMER EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Hunter (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
St. John's CE Primary School, St Johns School Thornham Lane, Slattocks, M24 2SB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Primary · 1.4km away
Castleton Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Hopwood Hall College
16 plus · 1.8km away
Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Pleasant Street
Independent · 2.0km away
St Edward's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St John's Church of England Primary School, Thornham?
St John's Church of England Primary School, Thornham currently has 120 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's Church of England Primary School, Thornham take?
St John's Church of England Primary School, Thornham caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's Church of England Primary School, Thornham?
St John's Church of England Primary School, Thornham is in Slattocks, M24 2SB, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's Church of England Primary School, Thornham have a sixth form?
No, St John's Church of England Primary School, Thornham does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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