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Milton St John's CofE Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Milton St John's CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 217 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

217

Pupils

210

Capacity

103%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Milton St John's CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Milton St John's CofE Primary School is managed by Tameside and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 217 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Tameside before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Milton St John's CofE Primary School — School Information

Full address
Mill Lane, Mossley, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL5 0BN
Local authority
Tameside
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
19.2% of pupils
DfE URN
106234

Other Primary Schools in Ashton-under-Lyne

If Milton St John's CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ashton-under-Lyne are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Milton St John's CofE Primary School

Is Milton St John's CofE Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes — Milton St John's CofE Primary School currently has 217 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Milton St John's CofE Primary School?

Milton St John's CofE Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Tameside before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Milton St John's CofE Primary School cover?

Milton St John's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Milton St John's CofE Primary School?

Milton St John's CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.