St John's RC Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St John's RC Primary School
Address: Chepstow Road, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy
Town/City: Manchester
Postcode: M21 9SN
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
History: This school closed in 2026

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs B O'Donoghue
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 398 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 13.3%

Location and administration

URN: 105546
DfE Number: 352/3489
UKPRN: 10070745
UPRN: 77074085
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Manchester (E08000003)
Constituency: Manchester Withington (E14001354)
Electoral Ward: Chorlton (E05011357)
Diocese: RC17(Diocese of Salford)

Easting & Northing: 381314E, 394461N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 26' 49.98" N 2° 16' 57.63" W
Plus Code: 9C5VCPW8+VW

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St John's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (0.0km)
  2. Oswald Road Primary School (0.3km)
  3. St Hilda's CofE Primary School (0.5km)
  4. St Teresa's RC Primary School (0.6km)
  5. St John Vianney RC School (0.6km)
  6. Chorlton CofE Primary School (0.7km)
  7. Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls (0.7km)
  8. Longford Park School (0.8km)
  9. Kings Road Primary School (0.9km)
  10. Stretford Grammar School (1.1km)
Associated schools

Related school*

* Other schools occupying the same site, or related to this one through splits or mergers.
Governors

  • Mrs Mary Barrow - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 29 June 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 June 2026.
  • Mr Mathew Benham - Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 29 June 2026.
  • Mr Paul Daly - Governor. Appointed on 9 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 June 2026.
  • Mr Mike Eade - Governor. Appointed on 24 June 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 June 2026.
  • Mr Martin Gibbons - Governor. Appointed on 9 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 June 2026.
  • Mrs Yvonne Joyce - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 29 June 2026.
  • Mrs Alison Knowlson - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 1 September 2022. Term runs until 29 June 2026.
  • Mrs Bronwen O'Donoghue - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 29 June 2026.
  • Mrs Julliette Tomlinson - Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 June 2026.