St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

About St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

St Winifred's RC Primary School in Stockport is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, with a school capacity of 420 places. While the data does not provide current pupil numbers or free school meal percentages, the school's most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2024 rated it as Requires Improvement overall, a significant shift from its previous Outstanding rating in 2014. This change in grading may influence local demand, though the data does not include specific admission oversubscription figures. The school serves a community within Stockport local authority, where only 7 out of 86 primary schools currently hold an Outstanding rating, meaning families seeking top-rated alternatives may look to Alexandra Park Primary School, located 2 km away. As a voluntary academy with a Roman Catholic character, the school likely prioritises faith-based admissions, but without explicit admission criteria in the data, parents should verify this directly with the school.

Academically, the school's most recent Ofsted inspection graded the quality of education as Requires improvement, with behaviour and attitudes also requiring improvement. Early years provision was similarly rated Requires improvement, while personal development was judged Good. The school does not have published Key Stage 2 SATs results in the data, so it is not possible to compare its academic performance against the Stockport local authority average of 62% achieving the expected standard. The previous Outstanding rating in 2014 suggests a historical strength, but the current inspection highlights areas needing attention, particularly in leadership and management, which also received a Requires improvement grade. Without exam data, parents should request the school's most recent performance tables from the Department for Education or discuss progress measures directly with the headteacher, Alicia Duffy.

The school offers a solid range of facilities including a sports hall, art studios, library, music rooms, sensory room, ICT suite, and a chapel, alongside outdoor playground space. Sports provision covers dance, gymnastics, tennis, athletics, netball, football, and cross country, with extracurricular clubs in drama, book club, coding, and eco club. The sensory room suggests some SEND support, though specific provisions are not detailed. The school does not offer nursery provision or a sixth form, and is not a boarding school. Given its Requires Improvement rating and lack of published academic outcomes, this school may suit families who prioritise faith-based education and are comfortable working with the school during its improvement journey, or those who value the breadth of facilities and clubs over current inspection grades. Parents should attend open events and discuss the school's improvement plan with staff before applying.

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