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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

What is the catchment area for Milton St John's CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Milton St John's CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Tameside uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Tameside publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

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: at or above its 210 place limit

Milton St John's CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 217 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 103%. The school is at or above its published limit of 210 places. Tameside allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 19.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Ashton-under-Lyne.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Tameside publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Tameside school admissions →

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.

Other Church of England Schools in Tameside

Milton St John's CofE Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Tameside. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Milton St John's CofE Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

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

What is the catchment area for Milton St John's CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Milton St John's CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Tameside uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Tameside publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

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.

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