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St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe Catchment Area

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

St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe is an academy sponsor led primary school in Bury , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 208 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

208

Pupils

210

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe?

The catchment area for St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe is the geographic zone Bury 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. Bury publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe is managed by Bury 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.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Bury 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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St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe: 210 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity

St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe has a published admission number of 210 places. 208 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 210, Bury's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 52% of pupils at St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Bury.

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

Bury 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 Bury school admissions →

St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe: School Information

Full address
Johnson Street, Radcliffe, Bury, M26 1AW
Local authority
Bury
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
52% of pupils
DfE URN
145560

Other Primary Schools in Bury

If St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bury are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Bury

St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Bury. 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 St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe 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: St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe

What is the catchment area for St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe?

The catchment area for St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe is the geographic zone Bury 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. Bury publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe oversubscribed?

St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe?

St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Bury before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe cover?

St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe is a primary school in Bury, 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 St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe?

St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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