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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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