St Paul's Church of England Primary School Brinnington
89%
Capacity
373
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St Paul's Church of England Primary School Brinnington
St Paul's Church of England Primary School Brinnington is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Stockport community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 373 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Paul's Church of England Primary School Brinnington "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Joanne Harrington, it falls under Stockport local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 45% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11752nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 54th out of 67 in Stockport.
St Paul's Church of England Primary School Brinnington is a popular choice with families — it received 60 applications for 36 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.
St Paul's Church of England Primary School Brinnington has very good reviews on SchoolParrot (4.0/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Paul's Church of England Primary School Brinnington include Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Forest School, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Tennis, Dance, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Coding, Film Club, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 65.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Stockport, St Paul's Church of England Primary School Brinnington 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Brinnington Rise, Stockport, Stockport, SK5 8AA |
| Headteacher | Joanne Harrington |
| Local Authority | Stockport |
| Number of Pupils | 373 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 65.2% |
| School Capacity | 373 / 420 (89% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Oct 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (45%)
11752nd of 13,686
Nationally
1732nd of 2,065
In North West
54th of 67
In Stockport
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
45%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
43%
'23/24
45%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed36
60
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Paul's Church of England Primary School Brinnington
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Contact Information
Brinnington Rise, Stockport
Stockport, SK5 8AA
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