The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 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
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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 57 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
- 479
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 48.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mr Gareth Elswood (Executive Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Clarence Road, Longsight, Manchester, M13 0YE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCambian Birch House School
Independent · Very close
St Agnes C of E Primary School
Primary · 550m away
The Manchester Grammar School
Independent · 1.1km away
Xaverian College
16 plus · 1.1km away
Crowcroft Park Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme
Primary · 1.3km away
St Richard's RC Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Birchfields Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's CofE Primary School?
St John's CofE Primary School currently has 479 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's CofE Primary School take?
St John's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's CofE Primary School?
St John's CofE Primary School is in Manchester, M13 0YE, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, 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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