St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe
Bury, M26 1AW · Bury · primary school
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47th of 55 primary schools in Bury we can score, 64 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 — 2.8/10 against 995 of them, against 2.2/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.20 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
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, Radcliffe overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join football, netball, gymnastics, art and film clubs, or participate in athletics and rounders. The school also hosts nativity plays, carol services, and a Year 6 leavers’ assembly, alongside a trip to the Football Museum. A breakfast club is available for those needing early morning care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 216 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
What support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in literacy? How does the breakfast club integrate with the start of the school day?
What Ofsted said about St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe
Overview
Pupils are happy to attend this school, where they feel safe and relationships between adults and pupils are positive. Leaders have created an "interesting and ambitious curriculum" that supports pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to achieve well and leave well prepared for secondary school.
Strengths
- Leaders deal effectively with poor behaviour and bullying, ensuring pupils live up to "high expectations" and listen respectfully to one another.
- The curriculum successfully promotes spoken language and vocabulary, particularly supporting children in the early years to "get off to the best possible start."
- Staff are well trained in core subjects like English and mathematics, designing learning that "successfully builds on what pupils know already."
- Early reading and phonics are prioritised, with skilfully trained staff teaching sounds in a logical order and supporting pupils who fall behind to "catch up quickly."
- Staff appreciate efforts by new senior leaders to reduce workloads, describing themselves as "one family and one team."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must identify the "essential knowledge" pupils should learn in a very small number of subjects to prevent a minority from missing out on learning.
- Leaders should ensure sufficient checks on curriculum delivery in a minority of subjects so teachers receive necessary training and support to plan effectively.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders keeping careful records, working closely with external agencies, and ensuring staff receive regular training to spot signs of potential abuse or neglect.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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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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