SchoolScoresSt John Fisher RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Denton
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of EMMAUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Manor Road, Haughton Green, Denton, Manchester, M34 7SW
0161 336 5308 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 2 March 2022. 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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
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 106255), before it changed to its current form.
45% — 15 points below the Tameside average, and 17 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Tameside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 45% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 55% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 61% | 74% | 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. | 101 | 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 Tameside. 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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 29 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 30 |
| Of those, offered a place | 29 (97%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 49 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.4 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 12 places. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Tameside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 11th highest of 19 state primary schools in Manchester (Tameside). Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 31.0% | 37.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 19 state primary schools in Manchester (Tameside). Higher than 95% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.3% | 4.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 19 state primary schools in Manchester (Tameside). Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.3% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 13th highest of 19 state primary schools in Manchester (Tameside). Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.3% | 18.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Manchester (Tameside). Lower than 62% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Manchester (Tameside). Lower than 64% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.5% | 12.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 8th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Manchester (Tameside). Lower than 55% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8 | 2.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Manchester (Tameside). Lower than 62% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.06% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 19 state primary schools in Manchester (Tameside). Higher than 87% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.2 | 20.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 12th highest of 19 state primary schools in Manchester (Tameside). Higher than 51% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.8 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 19 state primary schools in Manchester (Tameside). Higher than 90% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 31.0% | 12.1%* | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Manor Green Primary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Corrie Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2021 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Linden Road Academy and Hearing Impaired Base 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- St George's CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dowson Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greenfield Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Anne's Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's RC Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greswell Primary School and Nursery 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodley Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St John Fisher RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Denton's Ofsted rating?
St John Fisher RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Denton was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 2 March 2022.
How did St John Fisher RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Denton do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 45% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 17 points below the England average of 62%.
Is St John Fisher RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Denton oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 30 families put St John Fisher RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Denton as their first choice for 29 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 29 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 151824.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.