St John Vianney School
Manchester, Trafford, North West · M16 0EX
A small independent school in Trafford, Manchester, St John Vianney educates around 122 mixed pupils, lending it an intimate scale where individual children are easily known by staff. Ofsted judged the school "Good" at its most recent inspection, with leadership and the sixth form also rated "Good". The school is led by headteacher Mr Aidan Moloney. Families drawn to a closely knit environment rather than a large institution may find the size particularly appealing.
122
Pupils
Good
Ofsted
Free month · No card needed · Cancel anytime
Schools nearby
Open in Google Maps ↗Overview & data
- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 122
- Location
- Manchester, Trafford, North West
- Website
- https://stjohnvianneyschool.co.uk/
Headteacher
Head Mr Aidan Moloney
Want your child to win a place at St John Vianney School?
Passmate builds a personalised practice plan from your target schools' exact 11+ topics - so every session moves your child closer to a place.
- Practice matched to St John Vianney School's 11+ format
- See precisely where your child stands, topic by topic
- A profile of how they think - not just scores
Free month · No card needed
Teaching & academics
Pupils work towards GCSE qualifications, and Ofsted's "Good" rating for overall quality is matched by a "Good" judgement for leadership. The sixth form was likewise rated "Good", suggesting consistency across the stages the school offers.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Last inspected
- 22 February 2023
The last word
A small, "Good"-rated independent in Trafford where modest numbers mean every pupil is visible. One for families who value being known over being one of many.
The Passmate verdict
Have you considered?
Afifah School
Manchester, North West
St Bede's College
North West
IncludEd Learning
Manchester, North West
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys
Manchester, North West
INTO Manchester
Manchester, North West
Manchester High School for Girls
Manchester, North West
St John Vianney School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is St John Vianney School located?
St John Vianney School is located at Manchester, M16 0EX.
What type of school is St John Vianney School?
St John Vianney School is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.
How many pupils attend St John Vianney School?
St John Vianney School has approximately 122 pupils on roll.
What is St John Vianney School's Ofsted rating?
St John Vianney School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its inspection on 22 February 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.