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St John's Church of England Primary School
St Johns C of E Primary School, James Street, Failsworth, Manchester, Lancashire, M35 9PY, Oldham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.1 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
262
Capacity
306
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid foundation for education, particularly excelling in reading, writing, and maths, where 50% of pupils meet expected standards, placing it in the top 83% nationally. However, only 3% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for growth in challenging students academically. The school's LocaleIQ score suggests it is performing better than 19% of schools, which may be a consideration for parents looking for a competitive environment.
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Last inspected: 25 April 2023Quality 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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.3%
Black African11.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Other1.9%
Mixed Other1.5%
Black Other1.1%
White Other1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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53.50908, -2.15103 · M35 9PY
School details
Local authorityOldham
RegionNorth West
URN146670
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.stjohns.oldham.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St John's Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St John's Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 April 2023.
Is St John's Church of England Primary School a good school?
St John's Church of England Primary School scores 19.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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