St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe

A good academy sponsor led school in Bury. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe.

Bury, M261AW Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

47

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
48.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 57.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
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
17 May 2022
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Johnson Street
Radcliffe
Bury, M261AW

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145560
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Johnson Street, Radcliffe, Bury, M26 1AW
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE SYCAMORE CHURCH OF ENGLAND TRUST LIMITED
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Manchester
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
213
Free School Meals
58.2% (124 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.8% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
57.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 105.0
2023 100.0 101.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
24
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
213 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.0 per year)

Up 3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"They will soar on wings like eagles"

Love Courage Perseverance

St John’s is a Church of England Primary School with Christian values; welcomes children and families of all faiths and none; RE follows the Manchester Diocesan Syllabus.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Welcome: welcome message from Mrs T. Cansdale, emphasising St John’s as a one-form entry Church of England Primary School with a caring, family-like community, Christian ethos and strong partnerships with families; invites visitors and supports pupil development.

Facilities

library book vending machine

Curriculum Highlights

Love of Reading Reading Buddies Library with books reflecting equality, diversity, inclusion and empathy Book vending machine NCETM CP Materials used to deliver Maths P.E. Overview

SEND Provision

The school provides positive intervention and works in partnership with other agencies to support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The SENDCo coordinates assessment and plans appropriate support and interventions, with a focus on removing barriers to learning and helping all pupils progress; areas of SEND commonly addressed include Communication and Interaction, Cognition and Learning, Social, Emotional and Mental Health, and Sensory and/or Physical Difficulties.

Admissions Criteria

Our admissions arrangements are fair and transparent and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender, religion, belief, disability and/or socio-economic background.

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