St John's Church of England Primary School
Academy sponsor led primary school in Manchester (Oldham).
Location
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I am delighted to be given the responsibility of Headteacher at St John's C.E. Primary School. St John's C.E. Primary School is a happy and exciting place to learn. As a proud member of the Forward As One Multi Academy Trust, St John's welcomes the opportunities that the Mat brings in moving forward together to achieve the very best for all our children and families.
Here at St John s, we continue to pride ourselves on high standards of behaviour and academic challenge. We are committed to working in collaboration with our wonderful families and have a real focus on public and Christian service, which is in line with the core values and mission of the Forward As One Trust.
Our School Vision and Values are embedded in our school logo, Shine, through which we want all our children to aspire to be the very best they can be. The message from scripture that we live by in school is: Let your light shine before others. (Matthew 5:16)
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Key facts
- URN
- 146670
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Constituency
- Manchester Central
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2018
Governing body (9 current, 2 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Yarwood | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Janet Yarwood Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Elected by parents | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Peter Kearey | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Beth Ostell | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Carla Cahill | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Janet Yarwood | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mike Power | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Carol Duckworth | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Lindsay Rylands | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Headteacher Louise Bonter | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 |
| Mr Michael Power Former | Local Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
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