Bollington St John's CE Primary School:

A very warm welcome to Bollington St John's C of E Primary School. Our amazing school celebrates a unique and innovative learning journey for every child. We deliver a creative and global curriculum that enables all our children to become enquiring learners who are confident when faced with exciting and new opportunities. With strong Christian values at the heart of all we do, our passionate staff provide a distinctive and nurturing approach to learning that enables everyone to flourish.

The school is a warm, friendly place to learn, where the children spend their day in a caring and safe environment. We have high expectations of our pupils, but also offer enrichment activities such as Forest Schools. We are passionate about developing a child's talent, whether that is in sport, in drama, in languages or in art. We are proud of our wonderful school, and especially of our International Schools Award and our Global Neighbours Award.

The Headteacher is Melanie Walker, and the Co-Chairs of Governors are Mike Akerman and John Rogers.

Our Vision

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord” Colossians 3:23

Guided by faith, with an understanding that we have all been given different talents by God, we strive for excellence in everything we do. We believe every person has talents within them. As such, we nurture confidence and aspiration, supporting each other to work with all our hearts, to become the best that we can be. This truly makes St John’s a school ‘Where talent grows’.

Ofsted Report September 2026

'Pupils benefit from leaders’ work to create an inclusive, nurturing culture. Pupils are proud of the school’s values and describe it as a place where everybody can be themselves. They develop warm relationships with staff. This makes pupils feel safe and secure. It creates a sense of belonging in this small school family. Pupils benefit from classroom environments that are calm and purposeful. This helps them to focus on their learning. Pupils enjoy their learning and work hard. Inclusion is a priority in this school. When pupils face barriers in their lives, leaders work closely with families to reduce these so that all pupils can succeed. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive appropriate help to progress well from their starting points. They benefit from a wide range of support.'