The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 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
- 327
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Head
- Mrs Victoria Hewitt-Lee (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
Westmorland Avenue, Dukinfield, Cheshire, SK16 5JA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAll Saints Catholic College
Secondary · 456m away
Cromwell High School
Special school · 671m away
Rayner Stephens High School
Secondary · 671m away
Yew Tree Primary School
Primary · 679m away
Oakdale School
Special school · 725m away
Trinity School
Independent · 816m away
St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 838m away
Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield's Ofsted rating?
St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield?
St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield currently has 327 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield take?
St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield?
St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield is in Dukinfield, SK16 5JA, in the Tameside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield have a sixth form?
No, St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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