St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel
95%
Capacity
634
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel
St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Stockport community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 634 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 670 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel "Good", the school is led by headteacher L Loynes, it falls under Stockport local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2993rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 67 in Stockport.
St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel is a popular choice with families — it received 190 applications for 85 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 83 were first-preference applications.
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 Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel include Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Library, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Tennis, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Book Club, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Stockport, St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel 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 | Wellington Road North, Stockport, Stockport, SK4 4QG |
| Headteacher | L Loynes |
| Local Authority | Stockport |
| Number of Pupils | 634 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.7% |
| School Capacity | 634 / 670 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (21 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 16 Sept 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (74%)
2993rd of 13,686
Nationally
428th of 2,065
In North West
17th of 67
In Stockport
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
74%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
75%
'23/24
74%
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
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
2025/26Oversubscribed85
190
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
83 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wellington Road North, Stockport
Stockport, SK4 4QG
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