Is St John's Church of England Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 2 December 2025 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard and one at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 26th of 75 primary schools in Stockport. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St John's Church of England Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 81% of pupils at St John's Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St John's Church of England Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St John's Church of England Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St John's Church of England Primary School

Poplar Street, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, SK4 3DG

Local ranking26th of 75 primary schools in Stockport

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

5-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 2 December 2025.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 2 December 2025 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 81.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 10.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 87.0%
Writing (Expected): 84.0%
Maths (Expected): 87.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 94.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 110.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 109.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 111.0
Cohort Size: 31

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 200
Boys: 90 (44%)
Girls: 113 (56%)
Capacity: 210 (97% full)
SEND: 13.5%
FSM Eligible: 8.5%
EAL: 11.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.5%
SEN Support: 12.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,268/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 6.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 74.9%
Asian Pakistani: 6.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.5%
Asian Indian: 3.0%
Mixed Other: 2.5%
Other: 2.0%
White Other: 1.5%
Asian Chinese: 1.5%

74.9%

White British

6.5%

Asian Pakistani

3.5%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01614427424

headteacher@st-johns.stockport.sch.uk

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Poplar Street

Stockport, North West

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Administrative

URN: 106105
UKPRN: 10071389
Establishment No.: 3005

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