St Raphael's Catholic Primary School
90%
Capacity
213
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Raphael's Catholic Primary School
St Raphael's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Tameside community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 213 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Raphael's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lynn Lakner, it falls under Tameside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 92% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 220th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 57 in Tameside.
St Raphael's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 37 applications for 20 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Raphael's Catholic Primary School include ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Tennis, Athletics, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Eco Club, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tameside, St Raphael's Catholic Primary School 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Huddersfield Road, Stalybridge, Tameside, SK15 3JL |
| Headteacher | Lynn Lakner |
| Local Authority | Tameside |
| Number of Pupils | 213 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.3% |
| School Capacity | 213 / 236 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (5 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jun 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (92%)
220th of 13,686
Nationally
34th of 2,065
In North West
2nd of 57
In Tameside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
92%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
85%
'23/24
92%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
37
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Huddersfield Road, Stalybridge
Tameside, SK15 3JL
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