St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel
Stockport, SK4 4QG · Stockport · primary school
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26th 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 3,204 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6/10 among them, against 6.3/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6 out of 10 among them, against 6.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Forest School sessions and Nurture Groups.
Getting in
The published school roll is 647 pupils against a stated capacity of 670. 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Forest School curriculum? How are Nurture Groups structured to support individual pupil needs?
What Ofsted said about St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel
Overview
St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel continues to be a good school. Pupils enjoy attending, feel welcome, and benefit from strong academic and pastoral support. Leaders have raised expectations, resulting in pupils who work hard, behave well, and achieve well across the curriculum.
Strengths
- The curriculum from Reception to Year 6 is engaging, with a clear rationale for knowledge sequencing that helps pupils build on prior learning.
- Teachers possess strong subject knowledge and effectively check understanding to address misconceptions, ensuring pupils, including those with SEND, learn and remember key content.
- Behaviour is high quality; pupils are polite, courteous, and feel safe, with bullying not tolerated and rare incidents dealt with effectively.
- Leaders promote personal development through diverse opportunities, including musical instruments, extra-curricular clubs, and community service roles like reading ambassadors.
- Staff feel valued, with leaders considering workload and well-being, while governors provide effective support and challenge.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must finalise curriculum thinking for the Nursery Year to identify important knowledge, ensuring children are well prepared for Reception.
- Leaders should ensure all staff have the necessary knowledge and skills to deliver the phonics programme effectively, as some staff are still developing their understanding.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders giving the highest attention to safety, ensuring staff complete required training, and working well with external agencies to support vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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
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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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