St Raphael's Catholic Primary School
Stalybridge, SK15 3JL · Tameside · primary school
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4th of 59 primary schools in Tameside we can score, 76 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 — 8.2/10 against 3,377 of them, against 7.6/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Raphael's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 212 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Raphael's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Raphael’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a "vibrant and successful" environment where pupils have a "strong sense of belonging." The report highlights high aspirations for achievement, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, within a "nurturing and family-like" setting that parents find exceptional.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve highly, with attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics at the end of Year 6 described as "exceptionally high."
- The school provides a "broad and knowledge-rich curriculum" that builds towards "suitably ambitious goals" from the early years.
- Reading is a clear priority, supported by "high-quality texts" and daily practice, fostering a love of reading among pupils.
- Pupils behave well, adhering to the school’s ‘golden rules’ to "care, share and learn together" while treating everyone with respect.
- Staff work effectively with professionals and parents to provide "targeted and timely support" for pupils with SEND.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, the school has not established all the content pupils should know, hindering the development of "secure knowledge."
- Teachers occasionally lack clarity in explanations and do not check thoroughly enough for understanding, leading to unaddressed misunderstandings.
- The school should support staff to implement the curriculum "consistently well" to ensure pupils learn as effectively as they should.
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 | 85% |
| 2023/24 | 92% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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