St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
91%
Capacity
408
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Tameside community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 408 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 450 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Connor Lavin, it falls under Tameside local authority.
St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 53 applications for 36 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy include Library, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Dance, Rounders, Swimming, as well as clubs including Chess, Book Club, Eco Club, Drama and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.3%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tameside, St Stephen's RC 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Chappell Road, Manchester, Tameside, M43 7NA |
| Headteacher | Connor Lavin |
| Local Authority | Tameside |
| Number of Pupils | 408 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.3% |
| School Capacity | 408 / 450 (91% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Apr 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed36
53
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
36 families put this school as their 1st choice (68% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Chappell Road, Manchester
Tameside, M43 7NA
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