St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield
Dukinfield, SK16 5JA · Tameside · primary school
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1st 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 — 9.4/10 against 3,131 of them, against 8.9/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
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 CofE Primary School, Dukinfield overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 15.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access football, benchball, gymnastics, tchoukball, rugby, and swimming, alongside breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 325 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard? How are the various sports clubs scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield
Overview
St John’s CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, described as being “at the heart of the community” with strong partnerships between staff, pupils, and parents. Pupils feel safe and happy, benefiting from high expectations for behaviour and learning that foster empathy and a wide range of personal qualities.
Strengths
- The school has designed an “ambitious curriculum” that meets the needs of most pupils well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Teachers have “high expectations of pupils’ learning,” resulting in pupils who achieve well and are ready for secondary school.
- There is a “positive and caring culture” where older pupils help younger ones, and bullying is rare.
- Staff are “knowledgeable in identifying and helping pupils with SEND,” making helpful adjustments so they can thrive alongside peers.
- Pupils read widely with enthusiasm, supported by a phonics programme delivered effectively by well-trained staff.
Areas to improve
- Reading books are not matched well enough to the phonics knowledge of a small number of pupils with SEND, hindering their accuracy and fluency.
- In some subjects, teachers do not check well enough that pupils have remembered previous learning, causing pupils to forget key concepts.
- In a few subjects, curriculum content does not match the ambition of the national curriculum or is not ordered well enough to guide teaching.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders alert to issues, staff well trained, and strong measures in place to keep the site secure.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 87% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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