St John's CofE Primary School
Manchester, M27 5FU · Salford · primary school
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26th of 69 primary schools in Salford 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.6/10 against 3,328 of them, against 4.6/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
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 overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. A higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, compared to the national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.6 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dance, Languages, Crafts, Drawing, and Singing clubs, play football and dodgeball, and attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 360 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St John's CofE Primary School
Overview
St John’s CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "caring and welcoming" environment where pupils feel they are "part of a family." The school successfully embeds its vision to ‘belong, believe, achieve’, fostering high expectations for behaviour and achievement across the curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from an "ambitious curriculum that is meaningful and interesting," with subject knowledge carefully built upon previous learning.
- Reading is "placed at the centre of the curriculum," with effective phonics support and a strong culture of reading for enjoyment.
- Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enabling them to "learn successfully."
- The school fosters resilience, with pupils confidently tackling challenges through concepts like ‘the learning pit’.
- Parents are successfully involved in their children’s education through informative sessions and workshops.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, there are "inconsistencies in how the curriculum is delivered," meaning some pupils’ learning is not as secure as it could be. The school should support teachers to deliver the curriculum consistently well.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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