Milton St John's CofE Primary School
Mill Lane, Mossley, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL5 0BNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Milton St John's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Ashton-under-Lyne for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 109 schools in Tameside. It ranks 1st of 19 primary schools in Ashton-under-Lyne. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 November 2012, report published 30 November 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 January 2023
Pupils feel safe and happy at this welcoming school. They are proud to live up to the school's ethos, which includes showing respect and not giving up. Pupils feel cared for by the adults in the school. If bullying happens, leaders deal with it swiftly and effectively. Pupils have a strong voice in the school. For example, teachers involve their pupils in developing a class charter which sets out the rules of the classroom. Pupils are motivated to live up to these rules because they helped to create them. Pupils' expectations of their own behaviour match the high expectations of their teachers. Leaders want the best for every pupil. Leaders have ensured that pupils access a high- quality curriculum. This helps pupils to meet leaders' high expectations of their academic achievement. Pupils are encouraged to support each other and celebrate everyone's achievements. For example, sport ambassadors identify their peers who are trying hard, then celebrate their success in assemblies. Older pupils also act as buddies to support children in the early years. These experiences help pupils to develop a sense of responsibility towards others.
What the school should improve
- Some staff do not implement the phonics programme exactly as leaders intend. This means that some pupils do not become fluent and confident readers as quickly as they should. Leaders should ensure that these staff receive the training and support that they need to deliver the phonics programme with fidelity.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
207 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Milton St John's CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's RC Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| St George's CofE Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 50% met the expected standard |
| Micklehurst All Saints CofE Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Livingstone Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Friezland Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Lisa Gallaher
- Phone
- 01457832572
- Address
- Mill Lane, Mossley, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL5 0BN
- Local authority
- Tameside
- URN
- 106234
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.