St John Fisher RC Primary School, Denton
URN: 106255 • Manchester M34 7SW
Overview
- Name
- St John Fisher RC Primary School, Denton
- URN
- 106255
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mandy Harris (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01613365308
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Manor Road, Manchester M34 7SW
Summary
St John Fisher RC Primary School is a voluntary aided Catholic school located in Haughton Green, Denton, Manchester. With a current enrolment of 242 pupils and a capacity of 252, the school fosters a welcoming environment rooted in its core values of Love, Faith, Courage, and Passion. The school is committed to providing a nurturing atmosphere where each child is encouraged to thrive academically and socially.
The school's curriculum is designed to support the diverse needs of its students, including those in the ASD Resource Base. St John Fisher prioritises the importance of good attendance and encourages parents to plan holidays outside of term time to ensure their children's educational progress. The dedicated staff, led by Headteacher Mandy Harris, are praised for their commitment to the pupils' well-being and learning.
Community involvement is a key aspect of St John Fisher, with an active governing body that includes parent representatives. This collaborative approach ensures that the school maintains high educational standards while preserving its Catholic ethos. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community and participate in governance opportunities.
The school's curriculum is designed to support the diverse needs of its students, including those in the ASD Resource Base. St John Fisher prioritises the importance of good attendance and encourages parents to plan holidays outside of term time to ensure their children's educational progress. The dedicated staff, led by Headteacher Mandy Harris, are praised for their commitment to the pupils' well-being and learning.
Community involvement is a key aspect of St John Fisher, with an active governing body that includes parent representatives. This collaborative approach ensures that the school maintains high educational standards while preserving its Catholic ethos. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community and participate in governance opportunities.
Useful links
- SJF Online Safety Hub (other)
- School Jotter 3 (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
- Tameside
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 252
- Pupils
- 242
- Boys
- 119
- Girls
- 123
- FSM %
- 30.90
- Open date
- Close date
- 2025-06-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 242 | 119 | 123 | 252 | 30.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 246 | 118 | 128 | 252 | 25.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 231 | 120 | 111 | 236 | 26.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 231 | 120 | 111 | 236 | 26.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 233 | 129 | 104 | 236 | 23.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 226 | 129 | 97 | 232 | 16.70 |
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