St John's CofE Primary School
School Name: St John's CofE Primary School Address: Clarence Road, Longsight Town/City: Manchester Postcode: M13 0YE Telephone Number: 0161 224 7752 Website: www.sjcfederation.co.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Voluntary controlled school Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Executive Head Teacher: Mr Gareth Elswood
Capacity: 465
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 455 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 49.9%
URN: 105504
DfE Number: 352/3045
UKPRN: 10079881
UPRN: 77237706
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Manchester (E08000003)
Constituency: Manchester Rusholme (E14001353)
Electoral Ward: Rusholme (E05011377)
Diocese: CE24(Diocese of Manchester)
Easting & Northing: 386425E, 395742N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 27' 32" N 2° 12' 20.8" W
Plus Code: 9C5VFQ5V+HM
DfE Record: View record
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- Dr Syed Bakar - Governor. Appointed on 19 December 2016 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 December 2026.
- Joanne Cleaver - Governor. Appointed on 19 December 2016 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 19 December 2026.
- Gareth Elswood - Governor. Appointed on 19 December 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 19 December 2026.
- Dr Miranda Hall - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 31 December 2026.
- Dr Miranda Hall - Governor. Appointed on 19 December 2016 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 1 December 2025.
- Mr Mohammad Khairuzzaman - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2019 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 December 2025.
- Miss Rosie Mason - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2026.
- Sam McVaigh - Governor. Appointed on 19 December 2016 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 December 2026.
- Sandra Palmer - Governor. Appointed on 19 December 2016 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 December 2026.