St John's CofE Primary School
Clarence Road, Longsight, Manchester, M13 0YEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St John's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Manchester for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 209 schools in Manchester. It ranks 145th of 250 primary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2020.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 January 2020, report published 23 February 2020
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 February 2025
Pupils enjoy being a part of this school. Strong relationships between pupils, families and the school lead to a respectful and caring community where everyone is valued. Pupils, including those who join school part-way through the school year, come together to play and learn harmoniously. The school has high expectations for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils work hard to meet these aspirations. This begins in the Nursery Year where children get off to a flying start. Pupils build on this strong foundation as they move through school. By the time that they reach Year 6, most pupils achieve well. They are well prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils enjoy trips and visits to museums and art galleries or to the farm and the zoo. Such experiences link well to pupils' learning. The school broadens pupils' experiences beyond the local community. Pupils enjoy many clubs and activities such as football, gardening, yoga and choir. They take part in sporting competitions against other schools in the federation. Pupils are proud of their achievements and are keen to show off the trophies that they have won.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, staff do not choose the most appropriate activities to help pupils learn the intended curriculum. This prevents some pupils from developing a deep body of subject knowledge. The school should ensure that teachers make the most appropriate pedagogical choices to teach new curriculum content.
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly enough. As a result, these pupils miss out on important learning and experiences. The school should review and refine its actions to promote attendance so that those pupils with high absence rates attend school more often.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
455 pupils on roll, with places for 465
Schools near St John's CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Plymouth Grove Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| St Agnes C of E Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Stanley Grove Primary Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% 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
- Mr Gareth Elswood
- Phone
- 01612247752
- Address
- Clarence Road, Longsight, Manchester, M13 0YE
- Local authority
- Manchester
- URN
- 105504
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.