Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School
URN: 119527 • Lancaster LA2 0JS
Overview
- Name
- Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 119527
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joanna FitzGerald (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01524751320
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Chapel Street, Lancaster LA2 0JS
Summary
Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Galgate, Lancaster, with a current enrolment of 199 pupils and a capacity of 210. The school promotes a mixed-gender environment and is committed to providing a nurturing educational experience rooted in Christian values. The school’s ethos emphasizes love, learning, and community involvement, encouraging students to develop both academically and socially.
The curriculum at Ellel St John's is designed to engage students through a variety of subjects and hands-on activities. Recent highlights include creative projects in science and mathematics, such as exploring the order of the planets and teamwork in measuring tasks. The school also offers extracurricular activities, including choir sessions and forest school experiences, which foster creativity and collaboration among students.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school’s approach, with initiatives like the MacMillan Coffee Afternoon, where students participate in serving and supporting local causes. The school values the contributions of its teaching staff and teaching assistants, recognizing their vital role in creating a supportive learning environment for all pupils.
The curriculum at Ellel St John's is designed to engage students through a variety of subjects and hands-on activities. Recent highlights include creative projects in science and mathematics, such as exploring the order of the planets and teamwork in measuring tasks. The school also offers extracurricular activities, including choir sessions and forest school experiences, which foster creativity and collaboration among students.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school’s approach, with initiatives like the MacMillan Coffee Afternoon, where students participate in serving and supporting local causes. The school values the contributions of its teaching staff and teaching assistants, recognizing their vital role in creating a supportive learning environment for all pupils.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- Collective Worship Policy Spring 2025 (download)
- RE Policy Spring 2025 (download)
- Home (other)
- Admissions Arrangements (other)
- Curriculum (other)
- Policies (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Reading (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 199
- Boys
- 93
- Girls
- 106
- FSM %
- 10.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 199 | 93 | 106 | 210 | 10.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 201 | 101 | 100 | 210 | 7.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 211 | 101 | 110 | 210 | 10.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 211 | 101 | 110 | 210 | 10.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 219 | 107 | 112 | 210 | 11.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 215 | 107 | 108 | 210 | 9.30 |
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