St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge
80%
Capacity
203
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Tameside community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 203 pupils on roll and is well-filled (80% of 255 places).
Ofsted has rated St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge "Good", the school is led by headteacher Simon Wright, it falls under Tameside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 49% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10966th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 47th out of 57 in Tameside.
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge is a popular choice with families — it received 52 applications for 22 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (17 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Athletics, Rounders, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Choir, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.5%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tameside, St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Huddersfield Road, Stalybridge, Tameside, SK15 2PT |
| Headteacher | Simon Wright |
| Local Authority | Tameside |
| Number of Pupils | 203 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.5% |
| School Capacity | 203 / 255 (80% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Mar 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (19 Mar 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Feb 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (49%)
10966th of 13,686
Nationally
1612th of 2,065
In North West
47th of 57
In Tameside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
49%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
49%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
17 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
52
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge
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Contact Information
Huddersfield Road, Stalybridge
Tameside, SK15 2PT
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