Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School
Chapel Street, Galgate, Lancaster, LA2 0JSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Lancaster for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 4th of 24 primary schools in Lancaster. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 January 2013, report published 16 February 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 October 2022
Pupils love their school. They see it as a warm, friendly place where everyone is welcome, regardless of their differences. Younger and older pupils play happily alongside each other in their extensive outdoor area. Children in the early years have their own exciting garden to play in. Pupils especially like looking after the school's chickens. Members of the eco- school council care for these pets very conscientiously. Leaders and staff have high expectations of pupils' behaviour and achievement. Pupils try to live up to these high expectations by working hard and listening carefully. This helps pupils to achieve well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). If ever pupils do not understand something, they know that they can ask their teachers for help. Pupils are extremely polite and respectful. For example, in discussions, they allow each other time to speak. They are courteous to visitors. Pupils regard the school as a place where people behave well. They strongly disapprove of bullying and said that this is very rare. However, pupils trust their teachers to address bullying quickly should it ever occur. Pupils feel safe at school. There are plenty of opportunities for pupils to develop personally. They especially enjoy singing and take part in events at the church and with other schools. Pupils spoke enthusiastically about the many clubs and activities on offer. These are open to all pupils.
What the school should improve
- In a few foundation subjects, leaders are at an earlier stage in their work to evaluate the impact of the curriculum over time, for example, through their use of information from assessments. This prevents subject leaders from identifying any necessary improvements to the curriculum, which might help pupils to learn better. Leaders must ensure that they develop a clear overview of the impact of the curriculums in all subjects, so that pupils have the best possible chance of knowing more and remembering more over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
199 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 85% met the expected standard |
| Cockerham Parochial CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Thurnham Glasson Christ Church, Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Urgent improvement to expected standard | Not published |
| Forton Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Ian Groom
- Phone
- 01524751320
- Address
- Chapel Street, Galgate, Lancaster, LA2 0JS
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119527
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.