St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary
Stockport, SK5 6BL · Stockport · primary school
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63rd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.1/10 against 2,152 of them, against 2.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in April 2024. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 227 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 plan to address the specific areas highlighted in the 2024 Ofsted report? What support is available for pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in literacy?
What Ofsted said about St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary
Overview
The report describes a “warm and caring school” where pupils are happy and behave well, feeling safe within an “extended family” environment. While leadership has successfully improved pupil well-being and established an ambitious curriculum, the overall effectiveness is judged as “Requires improvement” due to gaps in prior knowledge and inconsistencies in early years teaching.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit “polite and respectful” behaviour and demonstrate “positive attitudes towards their work.”
- The new leadership team has made a “real difference to pupils’ well-being and their enjoyment of school.”
- Staff receive “helpful and insightful support” from the trust and governing body, with careful consideration given to workload.
- The school prioritises reading, with pupils enjoying books and developing early language skills through nursery rhymes and traditional tales.
- Clear systems are in place to identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Areas to improve
- Ensure pupils revisit lost or forgotten learning to secure a foundation for new knowledge, as previous curriculum weaknesses have created gaps.
- Provide suitable training for early years staff to deliver the revised curriculum effectively, ensuring children are ready for Year 1.
- Improve the effectiveness of support for pupils struggling with phonics to help them catch up quickly and become fluent readers.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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