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Bredbury St. Marks CofE Primary School

Stockport, SK6 1BXPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
21%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
17 1st-choice / 16 places
Ranking
#13,539
of 13,686 nationally

About Bredbury St. Marks CofE Primary School

Bredbury St. Marks CofE Primary School is a Church of England primary in Stockport that currently serves 165 pupils, well below its capacity of 335. The school’s intake reflects a notably high level of disadvantage: 47.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, more than double the national average of around 23%. Despite this, demand for places is strong. For the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 50 applications for just 16 places, with 17 families listing it as their first preference. That works out to an oversubscription ratio of 3.13 applicants per place, a clear signal that local families are actively seeking a place here. The school also offers nursery provision for younger children, and its facilities include a forest school, sensory room, chapel, and music rooms, which add to its appeal for families looking for a well-resourced primary with a distinct CofE character.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressRedhouse Lane, Stockport, Stockport, SK6 1BX
HeadteacherEmma Harding
Local AuthorityStockport
Number of Pupils165
Free School Meals (FSM)47.7%
School Capacity165 / 335 (49% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Playing FieldsMusic RoomsDining HallForest SchoolSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

NetballSwimmingCross CountryAthletics

Clubs & Activities

ChoirDramaBook ClubScience ClubArt ClubEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:30-08:50

After-school care

15:20-17:30

Source: st-marks.stockport.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Bredbury St. Marks CofE Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.