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St Raphael's Catholic Primary School

Tameside, SK15 3JLPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2024
KS2 Results
92%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
20 1st-choice / 20 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#220 of 13,686 nationally

About St Raphael's Catholic Primary School

St Raphael's Catholic Primary School in Tameside has been rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating. The school's academic story is best told through its Key Stage 2 results, where 92% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That figure places the school second out of 57 primary schools in Tameside, putting it in the top 5% nationally. It also sits well above the local authority average of 62%, underlining the strength of the school's core teaching. The ungraded inspection in July 2024 confirmed the school remains Good, with leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness all judged Good. The headteacher, Lynn Lakner, leads a school that has clearly turned a corner since its 2013 inspection, and the data suggests that improvement has been sustained.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressHuddersfield Road, Stalybridge, Tameside, SK15 3JL
HeadteacherLynn Lakner
Local AuthorityTameside
Number of Pupils213
Free School Meals (FSM)18.3%
School Capacity213 / 236 (90% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (5 Jul 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 Jun 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomDining HallSports HallPlaying FieldsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

NetballTennisAthleticsDanceSwimmingCricketRounders

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubCodingEco ClubBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental Health

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:55

After-school care

15:15-17:30

Source: st-raphaels.tameside.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Raphael's Catholic Primary School

St Raphael's Catholic Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.