Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

St John's CofE Primary School

Clarence Road, Manchester, M13 0YE
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St John's CofE Primary School
Manchester, M13 0YE
479 Pupils
465 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
48.90% FSM %
235 Boys
244 Girls
About St John's CofE Primary School

St John's CofE Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in Manchester, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 479 pupils on roll. School capacity: 465. Current headteacher: Gareth Elswood.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Manchester or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary controlled school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Manchester
Region North West
Administrative District Manchester
Parliamentary Constituency Manchester Rusholme
Ward Rusholme
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10079881
URN 105504
Data Last Updated 15-12-2025
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Dr Miranda Hall Chair of Governors 01/09/2020 31/12/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Dr Tayo Adebowale Governor 01/09/2020 31/08/2025 Foundation/sponsor members
Dr Syed Bakar Governor 19/12/2016 19/12/2026 Elected by parents
Joanne Cleaver Governor 19/12/2016 19/12/2026 Elected by school staff
Miss Imogen Durant Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Gareth Elswood Governor 19/12/2016 19/12/2026 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Dr Miranda Hall Governor 19/12/2016 01/12/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Mohammad Khairuzzaman Governor 01/12/2019 01/12/2025 Elected by parents
Miss Rosie Mason Governor 01/09/2021 31/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Sam McVaigh Governor 19/12/2016 19/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Sandra Palmer Governor 19/12/2016 19/12/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Anna Simpson Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
St John's CofE Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Manchester, Manchester.
St John's CofE Primary School has 479 pupils, with a capacity of 465.
St John's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, St John's CofE Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Executive Head Teacher at St John's CofE Primary School is Mr Gareth Elswood.
St John's CofE Primary School is at Clarence Road, Longsight, Manchester, M13 0YE, in the Manchester local authority, North West.
Sixth form at St John's CofE Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
St John's CofE Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Executive Head Teacher
Mr Gareth Elswood
Clarence Road, Longsight, Manchester, M13 0YE
01612247752
www.sjcfederation.co.uk
Location
M13 0YE  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 105504
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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