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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governor Login × Student Login Student Login (governance)
- Mr G Elswood (other)
- Support for Parents (other)
- School Spider (other)
- Our Tweets by st-john’s (other)
- Our Tweets by st-chrysostom’s (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy (80.9)
- Garrett Hall Primary School (79.7)
- Broadoak Primary School (79.5)
- St Andrew's CofE Primary School (77.0)
- Brookburn Community School (76.9)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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