St John's Church of England Primary School

URN: 146670 • Manchester M35 9PY

Overview

Name
St John's Church of England Primary School
URN
146670
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
FORWARD AS ONE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
56.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Louise Bonter (since 2025)
Telephone
01616948096
Website
Visit
Address
St Johns C of E Primary School, James Street, Manchester M35 9PY

Summary

St John's Church of England Primary School, located in Manchester, is a mixed academy sponsored by the Forward As One Multi Academy Trust. With a current enrolment of 262 pupils and a capacity of 306, the school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. The ethos is deeply rooted in Christian values, emphasising service, hope, integrity, nurture, and empathy, which are encapsulated in their mission to encourage students to "let your light shine before others" (Matthew 5:16).

The school aims to provide high-quality teaching and learning, preparing pupils to become effective lifelong learners. The curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity, particularly in history, where students explore significant events and figures from the past, developing a sense of identity and understanding of their place in the world. St John's also values strong connections with families and the local parish, promoting collaboration to enhance the educational experience.

Headteacher Miss L. Bonter leads the school with a commitment to high standards of behaviour and academic challenge, welcoming families from diverse backgrounds. The school encourages visits for prospective families, ensuring an inclusive approach to education.

Key details

LA
Oldham
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
FORWARD AS ONE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
306
Pupils
262
Boys
123
Girls
139
FSM %
34.40
Open date
2018-12-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-04-26
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 262 123 139 306 34.40
2024-09-11 271 132 139 306 35.10
2023-09-11 275 136 139 306 32.90
2022-09-11 275 136 139 306 32.90
2021-09-11 284 145 139 306 26.70
2020-09-11 291 147 144 306 18.00

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