The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 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 aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 194
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Miss Andrea Heaton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
April 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Commonside Road, Worsley, Manchester, M28 1AE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBoothstown Methodist Primary School
Primary · 481m away
Highlea Secondary School
Special school · 502m away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 535m away
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Primary · 832m away
Garrett Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Ellenbrook Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
James Brindley Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
The Lowry Academy
Secondary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common's Ofsted rating?
St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common?
St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common currently has 194 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common take?
St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common?
St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common is in Manchester, M28 1AE, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common have a sixth form?
No, St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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