St John's Church of England Primary School
Manchester, M35 9PY · Oldham · primary school
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43rd of 71 primary schools in Oldham we can score, 86 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.2/10 against 1,948 of them, against 2.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St John's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 255 pupils against a stated capacity of 311. 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 school support pupils to bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards in maths? What specific activities are available within the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St John's Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils are “proud to be part of this school” and feel safe, supported by staff who maintain “high expectations” for behaviour and achievement. The school delivers a “Good” quality of education, with leaders having made “significant improvements to the curriculum” since joining its current trust.
Strengths
- Pupils “behave well”, are “polite”, and “settle down to tasks quickly” in lessons.
- The curriculum provides “strong foundations in reading and mathematics”, with a “clearly structured phonics programme” helping pupils become “confident and fluent readers”.
- Staff “accurately identify the needs of pupils with SEND” and use “appropriate strategies to help them to succeed”.
- Leaders and trustees “hold leaders to account through regular meetings”, ensuring a “realistic understanding” of school strengths and improvements.
- Parents “speak highly of the school”, and staff value the “support and development opportunities” provided by the trust.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure “consistency in the implementation of the curriculum across the Nursery and Reception classes” so all children are ready for key stage 1.
- In a “small number of subjects”, leaders and teachers are “not clear enough about the knowledge that they want pupils to acquire”, meaning some essential “building blocks” for future learning are missed.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective”, with staff undertaking regular training and following clear procedures to report concerns promptly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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