SchoolScoresSt John Bosco RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of EMMAUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Hall Moss Road, Blackley, Manchester, M9 7AT
0161 740 7094 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 5 March 2024. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
15 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Manchester comparisons use the 72 of its 132 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 60 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 29th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 89% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 11 parents who had raised a concern Joint 1st highest of 65 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 95% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Manchester figures pool parents at the Manchester schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
31 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 105530), before it changed to its current form.
58% — about the same as the Manchester average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 58% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 77% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 61% | 67% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 65% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Manchester. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 17 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 15 |
| Of those, offered a place | 15 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 55 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 108th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 74% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 35.0% | 48.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 17th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.0% | 4.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 46th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.8% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 85th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 32.2% | 45.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 18th lowest of 130 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 77% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 27th lowest of 130 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 57% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 15.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 75th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 44% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 91st lowest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 29% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 96% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 26.4 | 20.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 25th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 64% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.5 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 10th highest of 130 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 90% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 30.9% | 13.6%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Crosslee Community Primary School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Charlestown Community Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Michael's CofE Primary School, Alkrington 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Moston Fields Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- Alkrington Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- E-ACT Blackley Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Moston Lane Community Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024, before conversion) · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St John Bosco RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St John Bosco RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 5 March 2024.
How did St John Bosco RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St John Bosco RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
100% of the 15 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend St John Bosco RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St John Bosco RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 15 families put St John Bosco RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy as their first choice for 17 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 15 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 152014.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.