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What is St John's RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?

St John's RC Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2019).

What type of school is St John's RC Primary School?

St John's RC Primary School is a primary va school.

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St John's RC Primary School is located in Manchester, North West, M21 9SN.

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St John's RC Primary School serves students aged 3 to 11.

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St John's RC Primary School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About St John's RC Primary School

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In terms of academic performance, St John's RC Primary School has 55% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 205 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 5.4%, 12% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 3.8%.

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OfstedGood · 2019KS2 expected55%Attendance96.2%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

Exam & assessment results

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6.7

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Strong75% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is St John's RC Primary School?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Roman Catholic
Size: 205 pupils
SEN support: 18% of pupils

Likely a good fit for

Pupils who need extra support — 18% are on SEN support, above the typical share (~13%).

Based on the latest government data. Every child is different — use this as a starting point, not a verdict.

In context — vs similar-intake schools

The area around this school

Environment score: 49/100

Average surroundings

Air quality25/100

Transport access28/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at St John's RC Primary School

At St John's RC Primary School, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

73% met the expected standard in reading and 69% in maths.

Attendance at St John's RC Primary School

St John's RC Primary School has an overall absence rate of 3.8%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at St John's RC Primary School

The teacher turnover rate at St John's RC Primary School is 5.4%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at St John's RC Primary School

St John's RC Primary School has 205 pupils on roll.

12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

18% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

St John's RC Primary School Ofsted Rating: Good

St John's RC Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in October 2019 (6 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, St John's RC Primary School is overdue for reinspection.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While St John's RC Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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