St Paul's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
70%
Capacity
105
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About St Paul's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Cheshire East community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 105 pupils on roll, operating at 70% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Paul's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Victoria Danton, it falls under Cheshire East local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3800th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 37th out of 113 in Cheshire East.
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 22 applications for 9 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 8 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Paul's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Cricket, Football, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Science Club, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cheshire East, St Paul's 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Marley Road, Stockport, Cheshire East, SK12 1LY |
| Headteacher | Victoria Danton |
| Local Authority | Cheshire East |
| Number of Pupils | 105 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.0% |
| School Capacity | 105 / 150 (70% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
3800th of 13,686
Nationally
541st of 2,065
In North West
37th of 113
In Cheshire East
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
71%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
39%
'23/24
71%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed9
22
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
8 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Marley Road, Stockport
Cheshire East, SK12 1LY
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