St John's Church of England Primary School

A good voluntary controlled school school in Stockport. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St John's Church of England Primary School.

Stockport, SK43DG Ofsted: Good Age 5-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

72

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
76.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 90.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
65.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 14.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
21 September 2021
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Poplar Street
Heaton Mersey
Stockport, SK43DG

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
106105
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Address
Poplar Street, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, SK4 3DG
Age range
5-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Manchester
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
194
Free School Meals
8.2% (16 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.1% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.7%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
5.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
90.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
14.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
109.0
Grammar Score:
113.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
90.0 (+31.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
5.7 (11.8 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.3 (3.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 109.0 109.0
2023 106.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
28
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
194 pupils
5-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Up 2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"High Standards through a Caring Community"

Life Skills Wider Opportunities Community Christian Values Core Standards

St John’s is a Church of England Primary School (Voluntary Controlled). The school’s theologically rooted vision is ‘Love thy neighbour’ and it aims to promote kindness, compassion and goodwill towards others, regardless of background or beliefs. The school is linked with St John’s Church and conducts collective worship with the church; it also celebrates diversity within its community.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to St John’s C.E. Primary School. We pride ourselves on providing a high-quality, creative and challenging education within a secure, caring and happy environment where every child can enjoy learning and reach their full potential, supported by strong links with the Church and the local community.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Football Multisports Gymnastics Basketball Fencing Boxfit Cheerleading Dodgeball Sewing Cooking

Sports

Football Multisports Gymnastics Basketball Fencing Boxfit Cheerleading Dodgeball

Facilities

Forest School area designated on site Nemus Wood (Forest School) Reading shed (Book Nook) Large outdoor shelter Perimeter fence around Forest School site

Curriculum Highlights

Forest School offered to Year 4 students Residential trips take place for KS2 students Two-year rolling curriculum by phase (Reception/Year 1–2, Year 3–4, Year 5–6) Six learning behaviours: Perseverance, Challenge, Teamwork, Responsibility, Creativity, Concentration/Focus LEARN teaching approach (Language, Evidence, Assessment, Retrieval, Networking) Curriculum aligns with the National Primary Curriculum and The St John’s Curriculum; links with the Linking Schools project Year 5 provides whole-class instrument lessons (e.g., cello) and there are opportunities to participate in performances

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

The Breakfast and After School Club operates between 7.50am and 6.00pm, this is by booking only.

SEND Provision

The school provides SEND support through a graduated approach including Universal Provision in class, Targeted Provision (bespoke support) and Personalised Provision (input from external specialists). The SENDCo and Inclusion Leader is Miss E Smith, and there is collaboration with external services as needed. Progress is measured through assessments, and parental engagement is encouraged.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions to St John’s C.E. Primary School are managed by Stockport Council. Reception admissions are online via Stockport; there is a catchment area, and residents can check if they are in the catchment using the council’s mapping service. Places cannot be guaranteed even if residing in the catchment. Admissions to other year groups are managed through a waiting list system.

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