Manchester
St John's RC Primary School
Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
73% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, above the national average of around 61%.
- 73%
- Expected standard (R+W+M)
- 12%
- Higher standard (R+W+M)
- 2024/2025
- Academic year
KS2 progress scores (reading, writing, maths progress) are not yet surfaced in this summary. Check the performance table section below.
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This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Download and review the Supplementary Information Form
- Book an open day or school visit
- Add this school to your shortlist and compare with backup options
Starting school in September 2027
- Primary (Reception): apply by 15 January 2027; offers on 16 April 2027.
National dates for England. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another council.
KS2 results history
| Year | Pupils | Expected % | Higher % | Reading | Writing | Maths | Read score | Maths score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | — | 73.0% | 12.0% | 83.0% | 77.0% | 87.0% | 109.0 | 107.0 |
| 2023/2024 | — | 55.0% | 2.0% | 73.0% | 73.0% | 69.0% | 104.0 | 103.0 |
| 2022/2023 | — | 68.0% | 5.0% | 86.0% | 69.0% | 76.0% | 109.0 | 106.0 |
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School information
| URN | 105546 |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Primary |
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 3-11 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher B O'Donoghue |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | M21 9SN |
| Pupils | 405 |
| FSM eligible | 13.1% |
Contact and identifiers
Chepstow Road, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester, M21 9SN
www.stjohnsrc.net1618811040| DfE number | 3489 |
| UKPRN | 10070745 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 2 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 6 Nov 2019 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Exempt School Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 8 Oct 2019 |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2019 |