The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 405
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 13.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mrs B O'Donoghue (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Chepstow Road, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester, M21 9SN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOswald Road Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
Primary · 502m away
St John Vianney School
Special school · 620m away
Chorlton CofE Primary School
Primary · 698m away
Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls
Independent · 723m away
Longford Park School
Special school · 811m away
Stretford Grammar School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Manley Park Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John's RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John's RC Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's RC Primary School?
St John's RC Primary School currently has 405 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's RC Primary School take?
St John's RC Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's RC Primary School?
St John's RC Primary School is in Manchester, M21 9SN, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's RC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St John's RC Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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