St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common
Commonside Road, Worsley, Manchester, M28 1AEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common is a primary school in Manchester for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 136 schools in Wigan. It ranks 158th of 250 primary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 July 2014, report published 10 September 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 June 2023
Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enjoy attending this friendly, caring school. Positive relationships between pupils and staff help pupils to feel happy and safe. Pupils know that adults are there to help them if they have any worries or concerns. If bullying should happen, staff are quick to tackle it. Leaders' vision to 'aim high - believe - achieve' is evident in their high expectations for all. Pupils strive to achieve their best. They work hard in lessons and have positive attitudes to learning. Pupils behave well. They understand and follow the 'St John's Way'. Classrooms are calm and purposeful places to learn. Leaders provide a wide variety of opportunities for pupils to develop their talents and interests beyond the academic curriculum. Pupils have access to a range of extra- curricular clubs and activities. They enjoy representing their school in a wide range of sporting competitions. Pupils also value and appreciate the opportunities they have to contribute to their school community, such as leading the ethos group and acting as anti- bullying ambassadors. Most parents and carers are happy with the school. The comment of one parent, typical of many, is that 'St John's is a welcoming school, which goes above and beyond for all children.'
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, some pupils are unable to recall learning from previous years. As a result, these pupils do not have the depth of knowledge they need to help them know and remember more as they progress through the school. Leaders should ensure that pupils are given sufficient opportunities to recap and recall important learning from previous years.
- Some staff are still developing their understanding of the requirements of the new phonics curriculum. This means that there are a few inconsistencies in the teaching of phonics across the school, which slows down the rate at which a small number of pupils become fluent and confident readers. Leaders should ensure that all staff have the necessary expertise to implement the changes to the phonics programme with consistency.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
26 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
198 pupils on roll, with places for 175
Schools near St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boothstown Methodist Primary School | 0.3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 39% met the expected standard |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 84% met the expected standard |
| Garrett Hall Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 77% met the expected standard |
| Ellenbrook Community Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% 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
- Miss Andrea Heaton
- Phone
- 01617902195
- Address
- Commonside Road, Worsley, Manchester, M28 1AE
- Local authority
- Wigan
- URN
- 106484
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.