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

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

Stockport, SK4 1RFPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Inadequateby Ofsted

62%

Capacity

101

Pupils

2.4x

Demand

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

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, 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 101 pupils on roll, operating at 62% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy "Inadequate", the school is led by headteacher Clare Baron, it falls under Stockport local authority.

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 26 applications for 11 places, making it 2.4x 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), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy include Outdoor Playground, Library, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Forest School, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Dance, Cross Country, Rounders, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Gardening.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 71.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Stockport, St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, 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 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.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

11

Applications

26

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.4x
0x1x2x3x5x+

11 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

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.

Contact Information

01614805319

Roman Road, St Mary's Rc Primary School, Stockport

Stockport, SK4 1RF

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Roman Road, St Mary's Rc Primary School, Stockport

Stockport, SK4 1RF

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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