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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Stockport, SK4 1RFPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Inadequate
Jan 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
2.4×
Oversubscribed
26 apps / 11 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School in Stockport is a small, heavily oversubscribed state primary with a distinctive intake profile. With 101 pupils against a capacity of 164, the school is operating at just over 60% of its physical capacity, yet demand is strong: for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 26 applications for just 11 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.36. All 11 first-preference applicants were offered places, suggesting that while competition is real, families who prioritise the school are likely to succeed. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 71.3%, far above the national average and a clear signal that this school serves a community with significant economic disadvantage. The school is Roman Catholic by character, and headteacher Clare Baron leads a mixed-gender, 3-11 setting that includes a nursery provision.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressRoman Road, St Mary's Rc Primary School, Stockport, Stockport, SK4 1RF
HeadteacherClare Baron
Local AuthorityStockport
Number of Pupils101
Free School Meals (FSM)71.3%
School Capacity101 / 164 (62% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Jan 2022
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Overall Effectiveness

Inadequate

Declined
Quality of Education
Inadequate
Behaviour & Attitudes
Inadequate
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Inadequate

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 18 Mar 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundLibraryPlaying FieldsDining HallGymnasiumForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

FootballDanceCross CountryRounders

Clubs & Activities

ChessChoirGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has been rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted. This means the school has been identified as needing significant improvement. Ofsted will monitor the school closely.