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St John's RC Primary School
Chepstow Road, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester, M21 9SN, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.4 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
405
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a high parent satisfaction rate of 96%, this primary school demonstrates strong community support and engagement. It boasts a solid performance in Key Stage 2, with 73% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 28% nationally. However, only 12% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for growth in challenging students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 8 October 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 73% | Top 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Parent View (114 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
99%
My child is happy
99%
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
Good range of subjects
97%
Behaviour is good
97%
I'd recommend this school
96%
School supports development
94%
My child makes good progress
93%
School keeps me informed
90%
Progress is communicated
90%
School has high expectations
85%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British61.2%
White Other12.1%
White Irish6.4%
Mixed Other4.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Black African1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Black Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Other1.0%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Asian Indian0.7%
Asian Other0.5%
Location
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53.44658, -2.28281 · M21 9SN
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN105546
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stjohnsrc.net
Frequently asked questions
What is St John's RC Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St John's RC Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2019.
Is St John's RC Primary School a good school?
St John's RC Primary School scores 77.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St John's RC Primary School?
Based on 114 Ofsted Parent View responses, St John's RC Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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