Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Stockport, SK3 9HX · Stockport · primary school
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13th of 70 primary schools in Stockport we can score, 85 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.2/10 against 1,477 of them, against 8.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 157 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year?
What Ofsted said about Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Overview
Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are proud of their welcoming community and strive to be their ‘best selves’. Leaders have established high expectations for behaviour and learning, resulting in a positive atmosphere where children feel safe and are encouraged to respect diversity. The school benefits from strong governance and staff who feel supported, although some face challenging workloads.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, receive ‘Bee Attitudes’ rewards, and celebrate classmates’ successes with pride.
- Leaders have set out an ‘ambitious body of knowledge’ in many subjects, ensuring learning builds on a ‘strong foundation’.
- Teachers ‘skilfully adapt their teaching’ so that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) can succeed alongside peers.
- The phonics programme has been improved, helping pupils with gaps in reading knowledge to ‘catch up much more quickly’.
- Governors provide ‘appropriate support and challenge’ to ensure leaders’ plans are implemented effectively.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, leaders must be ‘precise about what they want pupils to know, and in what order’ to ensure deep, interconnected knowledge.
- Assessment strategies in some subjects, including the early years, need to be better matched to the curriculum so teachers can ‘accurately identify any learning that pupils have missed’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained to spot risks and a ‘strong culture of safeguarding’ maintained through thorough follow-ups and collaboration with external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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