Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
81%
Capacity
170
Pupils
4.4x
Demand
About Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Stockport community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 170 pupils on roll and is well-filled (81% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Our Lady's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Anna Core, it falls under Stockport local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 915th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 67 in Stockport.
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 61 applications for 14 places, making it 4.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Our Lady's Catholic Primary School include Library, Forest School, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Tennis, Athletics, Swimming, as well as clubs including Drama, Eco Club, Choir, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Stockport, Our Lady's Catholic 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Old Chapel Street, Stockport, Stockport, SK3 9HX |
| Headteacher | Anna Core |
| Local Authority | Stockport |
| Number of Pupils | 170 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.5% |
| School Capacity | 170 / 210 (81% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (12 May 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 13 Mar 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (83%)
915th of 13,686
Nationally
113th of 2,065
In North West
4th of 67
In Stockport
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
83%
Expected Standard
21%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
83%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
61
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (18% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Old Chapel Street, Stockport
Stockport, SK3 9HX
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