St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Reddish, a Voluntary Academy
96%
Capacity
471
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Reddish, a Voluntary Academy
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Reddish, a Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Stockport community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 471 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 490 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Reddish, a Voluntary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Clare Baron, it falls under Stockport local authority.
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Reddish, a Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 100 applications for 47 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 44 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Reddish, a Voluntary Academy include Playing Fields, Library, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Cross Country, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Choir, Drama, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.6%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Stockport, St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Reddish, a Voluntary Academy 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Higginson Road, Stockport, Stockport, SK5 6BG |
| Headteacher | Clare Baron |
| Local Authority | Stockport |
| Number of Pupils | 471 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.6% |
| School Capacity | 471 / 490 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (3 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 May 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed47
100
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
44 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Higginson Road, Stockport
Stockport, SK5 6BG
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