St John's CofE Primary School

URN: 105504 • Manchester M13 0YE

Overview

Name
St John's CofE Primary School
URN
105504
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
56.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Gareth Elswood (since 2025) , Executive Head Teacher
Telephone
01612247752
Website
Visit
Address
Clarence Road, Manchester M13 0YE

Summary

St John's CofE Primary School, located in Manchester, is a voluntary controlled school serving a diverse community with 479 pupils enrolled, exceeding its capacity of 465. The school operates under a Christian ethos, guided by the principle of love as expressed in 1 Corinthians 16:14. It aims to provide a high-quality education while fostering an understanding of faith and promoting Christian values among students, staff, and families.

The curriculum at St John's is designed to meet the National Curriculum standards while incorporating a creative approach that emphasizes communication, city living, aspirations, and celebrating diversity. The school offers a bespoke history curriculum that encourages students to explore their identity and society through experiential learning, connecting them with local cultural opportunities and promoting British values.

St John's actively involves parents and carers in school life through various events, including assemblies and workshops, fostering a strong sense of community. The school is also a 'Rights Respecting School,' helping children understand their rights and responsibilities as global citizens.

Key details

LA
Manchester
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
465
Pupils
479
Boys
235
Girls
244
FSM %
48.90
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2020-01-29
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 479 235 244 465 48.90
2024-09-11 481 231 250 465 45.00
2023-09-11 492 234 258 465 38.60
2022-09-11 492 234 258 465 38.60
2021-09-11 480 240 240 465 36.50
2020-09-11 493 232 261 472 23.30

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