What did Ofsted judge St John with St Mark CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged St John with St Mark CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in December 2016 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in November 2022 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St John with St Mark CofE Primary School?

St John with St Mark CofE Primary School has 357 pupils on roll.

What ages does St John with St Mark CofE Primary School take?

St John with St Mark CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is St John with St Mark CofE Primary School located?

St John with St Mark CofE Primary School is located in Bury, BL9 5EE, Bury.

How do I apply to St John with St Mark CofE Primary School?

St John with St Mark CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does St John with St Mark CofE Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — St John with St Mark CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How far from St John with St Mark CofE Primary School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at St John with St Mark CofE Primary School for 2022-23 (Reception) was 0.91 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at St John with St Mark CofE Primary School?

When St John with St Mark CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Children in public care (Looked After Children) and previously looked after children; 2. Siblings — Children who will have an older brother or sister in the school in September 2026. For this purpose, a brother or sister may be a full or step-brother or a full or step-sister, living at the same address, at the time of admission; 3. Other children. 43 places were offered at this entry point for 2026-27. Tie-break: If there is over-subscription in any category, places will be offered using a straight line distance measurement from home to school. The distance will be measured using the Local Authority’s computerised mapping system... Where the final place in a year group can be taken by two or more children living an equal distance from the school, the Local Authority will then use random allocation to decide which of the children can be offered a place.

What is the largest ethnic background at St John with St Mark CofE Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 54.9% of pupils at St John with St Mark CofE Primary School are recorded as Asian Other. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

St John with St Mark CofE Primary School: Ofsted & Catchment

How far did offers reach?

0.91miles

was the furthest place offered for 2022-23 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at St John with St Mark CofE Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at St John with St Mark CofE Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children — Children in public care (Looked After Children) and previously looked after children.
2Siblings — Children who will have an older brother or sister in the school in September 2026. For this purpose, a brother or sister may be a full or step-brother or a full or step-sister, living at the same address, at the time of admission.
3Other children

If two applications tie: If there is over-subscription in any category, places will be offered using a straight line distance measurement from home to school. The distance will be measured using the Local Authority’s computerised mapping system... Where the final place in a year group can be taken by two or more children living an equal distance from the school, the Local Authority will then use random allocation to decide which of the children can be offered a place.

Local-authority coordinated default oversubscription criteria for Bury Council's community and voluntary-controlled schools (the council is the admission authority). Document applies to community and voluntary controlled primary schools and academies in Bury for September 2026 entry.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

St John with St Mark CofE Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St John with St Mark CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St John with St Mark CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in December 2016 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in November 2022 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St John with St Mark CofE Primary School?: St John with St Mark CofE Primary School has 357 pupils on roll.
What ages does St John with St Mark CofE Primary School take?: St John with St Mark CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is St John with St Mark CofE Primary School located?: St John with St Mark CofE Primary School is located in Bury, BL9 5EE, Bury.
How do I apply to St John with St Mark CofE Primary School?: St John with St Mark CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St John with St Mark CofE Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St John with St Mark CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from St John with St Mark CofE Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at St John with St Mark CofE Primary School for 2022-23 (Reception) was 0.91 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at St John with St Mark CofE Primary School?: When St John with St Mark CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Children in public care (Looked After Children) and previously looked after children; 2. Siblings — Children who will have an older brother or sister in the school in September 2026. For this purpose, a brother or sister may be a full or step-brother or a full or step-sister, living at the same address, at the time of admission; 3. Other children. 43 places were offered at this entry point for 2026-27. Tie-break: If there is over-subscription in any category, places will be offered using a straight line distance measurement from home to school. The distance will be measured using the Local Authority’s computerised mapping system... Where the final place in a year group can be taken by two or more children living an equal distance from the school, the Local Authority will then use random allocation to decide which of the children can be offered a place.
What is the largest ethnic background at St John with St Mark CofE Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 54.9% of pupils at St John with St Mark CofE Primary School are recorded as Asian Other. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

0.91miles

was the furthest place offered for 2022-23 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at St John with St Mark CofE Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at St John with St Mark CofE Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children — Children in public care (Looked After Children) and previously looked after children.
2Siblings — Children who will have an older brother or sister in the school in September 2026. For this purpose, a brother or sister may be a full or step-brother or a full or step-sister, living at the same address, at the time of admission.
3Other children

St John with St Mark CofE Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St John with St Mark CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St John with St Mark CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in December 2016 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in November 2022 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St John with St Mark CofE Primary School?: St John with St Mark CofE Primary School has 357 pupils on roll.
What ages does St John with St Mark CofE Primary School take?: St John with St Mark CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is St John with St Mark CofE Primary School located?: St John with St Mark CofE Primary School is located in Bury, BL9 5EE, Bury.
How do I apply to St John with St Mark CofE Primary School?: St John with St Mark CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St John with St Mark CofE Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St John with St Mark CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from St John with St Mark CofE Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at St John with St Mark CofE Primary School for 2022-23 (Reception) was 0.91 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at St John with St Mark CofE Primary School?: When St John with St Mark CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Children in public care (Looked After Children) and previously looked after children; 2. Siblings — Children who will have an older brother or sister in the school in September 2026. For this purpose, a brother or sister may be a full or step-brother or a full or step-sister, living at the same address, at the time of admission; 3. Other children. 43 places were offered at this entry point for 2026-27. Tie-break: If there is over-subscription in any category, places will be offered using a straight line distance measurement from home to school. The distance will be measured using the Local Authority’s computerised mapping system... Where the final place in a year group can be taken by two or more children living an equal distance from the school, the Local Authority will then use random allocation to decide which of the children can be offered a place.
What is the largest ethnic background at St John with St Mark CofE Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 54.9% of pupils at St John with St Mark CofE Primary School are recorded as Asian Other. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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