St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth

Pupils

Pupils

171

Capacity

210

Girls / boys

49% / 51%

Free school meals

33%

Staff

Teachers (FTE)

7.4

Teaching assistants (FTE)

5.9

Leadership (FTE)

2

Part-time teachers

13%

School workforce census, 2025/26.

How do I apply for a place at St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth?

Apply through the council where you live by 15 January for a Reception place starting that September. Children start Reception in the September after their fourth birthday. You can usually list between 3 and 6 schools in order of preference, and offers are sent on 16 April, or the next working day. As a Church of England school it may also ask for a supplementary form, and its admissions policy says whether it does.

Does living near St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth guarantee a place?

No. Distance only counts when St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth has more applicants than places. Then its admission criteria, set by its academy trust, decide who is offered a place first. Children in care or adopted from care come first by law. Most schools put brothers and sisters of current pupils next, then distance or a catchment area. As a Church of England school, it can give priority to children on grounds of faith. How far away the last place went changes every year, depending on who applies.

How many pupils are at St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth?

St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth had 171 pupils aged 5 to 11 at the latest school census. Its official capacity is 210. It is a mixed school.