Bredbury St. Marks CofE Primary School
49%
Capacity
165
Pupils
3.1x
Demand
About Bredbury St. Marks CofE Primary School
Bredbury St. Marks CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Stockport community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 165 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (49% of 335 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Bredbury St. Marks CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Harding, it falls under Stockport local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 21% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13539th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 67th out of 67 in Stockport.
Bredbury St. Marks CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 50 applications for 16 places, making it 3.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bredbury St. Marks CofE Primary School include Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Forest School, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Swimming, Cross Country, Athletics, as well as clubs including Choir, Drama, Book Club, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 47.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Stockport, Bredbury St. Marks CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Redhouse Lane, Stockport, Stockport, SK6 1BX |
| Headteacher | Emma Harding |
| Local Authority | Stockport |
| Number of Pupils | 165 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 47.7% |
| School Capacity | 165 / 335 (49% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (21%)
13539th of 13,686
Nationally
2036th of 2,065
In North West
67th of 67
In Stockport
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
21%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
41%
'23/24
21%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
50
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Redhouse Lane, Stockport
Stockport, SK6 1BX
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