St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Stockport, SK6 5BR · Stockport · primary school
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22nd 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 the 3,383 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.4/10 among them, against 7.5/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.4 out of 10 among them, against 7.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 222 pupils against a stated capacity of 250. 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 working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage the transition for Year 6 pupils leaving the academy?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Overview
St Mary’s is described as a “welcoming and nurturing school” where pupils are “very polite and well mannered.” The report highlights an “ambitious” curriculum with a strong focus on reading, resulting in most pupils achieving well. Leaders and staff are well supported by the trust, creating a positive environment for both teaching and learning.
Strengths
- Pupils’ behaviour is “exemplary” and they have “highly positive attitudes to learning,” contributing to a “place of calm.”
- Reading is “at the heart of the school’s curriculum,” with effective phonics teaching ensuring pupils become “fluent readers” by key stage 2.
- Personal development is “impressive,” with pupils being “extremely tolerant” and learning about “healthy relationships” and other cultures.
- The needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “identified effectively,” allowing them to “learn successfully alongside their peers.”
- Staff benefit from high-quality training and support from the trust, helping them maintain a “reasonable workload.”
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, pupils are given “insufficient opportunities to complete their work and deepen their knowledge,” which limits progress. The school should ensure teachers provide enough time for pupils to “refine, practise and build on their knowledge and skills.”
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 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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