St John's Church of England Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: St John's Church of England Primary School
Address: St Johns C of E Primary School, James Street, Failsworth
Town/City: Manchester
County: Lancashire
Postcode: M35 9PY
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 0161 694 8096
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Forward As One Church Of England Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: Forward As One Church Of England Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Louise Bonter
Capacity: 311
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 255 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 82% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 36.9%

Location and administration

URN: 146670
DfE Number: 353/2024
UKPRN: 10081940
UPRN: 422000032760
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Oldham (E08000004)
Constituency: Manchester Central (E14001352)
Electoral Ward: Failsworth East (E05014652)
Diocese: CE24(Diocese of Manchester)

Easting & Northing: 390081E, 401388N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 30' 34.99" N 2° 9' 3.22" W
Plus Code: 9C5VGR5X+VJ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Headteacher Louise Bonter - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Carla Cahill - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 June 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 June 2030.
  • Ms Carol Duckworth - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 July 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 July 2027.
  • Mr Peter Kearey - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 September 2030.
  • Beth Ostell - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 June 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 June 2030.
  • Mr Michael Power - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 June 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 21 April 2026.
  • Mike Power - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 April 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 April 2030.
  • Mrs Lindsay Rylands - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 June 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 8 June 2027.
  • Mrs Janet Yarwood - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 10 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 April 2026.
  • Janet Yarwood - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 22 April 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 April 2030.
  • Mrs Janet Yarwood - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 April 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 April 2030.