Cheadle Catholic Infant School
About Cheadle Catholic Infant School
Cheadle Catholic Infant School, a state primary for children aged 3 to 7 in Stockport, performs notably above the local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes. While the school itself only covers infants up to Year 2, its feeder reputation and overall academic trajectory are strong. The local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment sits at 62, and while this school’s own KS2 data isn't directly published (as its pupils move on before sitting those tests), the school’s broader metrics suggest it is a high-performing option. Its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2023 rated the school Good overall, with every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — all judged Good. This is a solid, consistent profile, especially when compared with the previous inspection in 2009, which rated the school Outstanding. The drop from Outstanding to Good is not uncommon for schools reassessed under a tougher framework, and the fact that all areas are now uniformly Good indicates stable, reliable provision rather than a decline in any one area.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Dec 2023Source: Ofsted, 25 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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