St John's Church of England Primary School, Thornham

Contact details for the school

School Name: St John's Church of England Primary School, Thornham
Address: St. John's CE Primary School, Thornham Lane, St Johns School Thornham Lane
Town/City: Slattocks
Postcode: M24 2SB
Telephone Number: 0161 643 4687
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2024
Trust: Cranmer Education Trust
Sponsor: Cranmer Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Hunter
Capacity: 105
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 117 (44% boys & 56% girls)
Enrollment: 111% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11.1%

Location and administration

URN: 150323
DfE Number: 354/3007
UKPRN: 10093931
UPRN: 23025133
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Rochdale (E08000005)
Constituency: Heywood and Middleton North (E14001286)
Electoral Ward: Castleton (E05014035)
Diocese: CE24(Diocese of Manchester)

Easting & Northing: 389158E, 408946N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 34' 39.49" N 2° 9' 54.28" W
Plus Code: 9C5VHRHM+3X

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Janet Abbott - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 March 2028.
  • Ms Cheryl Almond - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 March 2028.
  • Reverend Alison Bailie - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Mrs Heather Browne - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 August 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 July 2030.
  • Ms Harriet Callaghan - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 June 2026.
  • Mr Matthew Collinge - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 March 2028.
  • Mrs Dawn Garrity - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 March 2028.
  • Mrs Rebecca Hunter - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Samantha Milller - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 January 2028.
  • Dr Jo Sharp - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 March 2028.