St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common
Manchester, M28 1AE · Wigan · primary school
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69th of 97 primary schools in Wigan we can score, 99 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 the 3,780 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8/10 among them, against 3.5/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
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 Mosley Common overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8 out of 10 among them, against 3.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 198 pupils against a stated capacity of 175. 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 reached the expected standard in maths? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning routine for younger children?
What Ofsted said about St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common
Overview
St John’s CofE Primary School Mosley Common continues to be a good school, providing a "friendly, caring" environment where pupils feel happy and safe. Leaders maintain high expectations, fostering a culture where pupils "strive to achieve their best" and demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a "well-constructed and ambitious curriculum" that builds knowledge systematically from the early years.
- Staff possess "strong subject knowledge" and explain new content clearly, helping pupils talk confidently about their learning.
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with leaders creating "interesting reading areas" to foster a love of books.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified quickly and receive high-quality support to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Leaders promote staff well-being, resulting in a workforce that "thoroughly enjoys working at the school."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure pupils have sufficient opportunities to "recap and recall important learning from previous years" in a few subjects to deepen knowledge retention.
- Leaders must ensure all staff have the necessary expertise to implement the new phonics programme with consistency, addressing current inconsistencies that slow progress for some readers.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" and highly effective processes to identify and act upon concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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.
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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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