Milton St John's CofE Primary School
Ashton-under-Lyne, OL5 0BN · Tameside · primary school
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3rd of 59 primary schools in Tameside we can score, 76 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.6/10 against 3,685 of them, against 8.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 90.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.90 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Milton St John's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 90.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 207 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the curriculum support pupils who have already reached the higher standard? What specific activities are available within the breakfast and after-school clubs?
What Ofsted said about Milton St John's CofE Primary School
Overview
Milton St John’s C of E Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils feel safe, happy, and proud to uphold the school’s ethos. Leaders provide a high-quality, ambitious curriculum that helps pupils develop a rich body of knowledge and meet high academic expectations. The school fosters a calm, purposeful atmosphere where pupils are polite, respectful, and eager to participate in their learning.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum with clearly defined knowledge sequences, helping pupils make connections between new and previous learning.
- Teachers possess strong subject knowledge and use effective assessment strategies, such as ‘flashback’ activities, to check retention and address learning gaps swiftly.
- Reading is prioritised through access to high-quality texts, with pupils encouraged to read widely and share recommendations enthusiastically.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified quickly and supported to access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
- Staff feel well supported by leaders, and governors actively challenge and support school leaders to enhance education.
Areas to improve
- Some staff do not implement the new phonics programme exactly as leaders intend, slowing some pupils’ progress in becoming fluent readers; leaders must ensure these staff receive necessary training and support to deliver the programme with fidelity.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders fostering a strong culture where staff are trained to identify risks, report concerns quickly, and proactively secure help for pupils and families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 90% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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