St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport
Stockport, SK1 3PJ · Stockport · primary school
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70th 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 — 0.5/10 against 1,055 of them, against 0.7/10 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 | 33.0 · 4 | 40% | 0.17 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
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 Stockport overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. 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 (0.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in November 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 149 pupils against a stated capacity of 230. 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 to improve their attainment in reading, writing and maths? What specific actions are being taken to address the areas highlighted in the 2023 inspection? How does the school engage parents in monitoring their child’s progress?
What Ofsted said about St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport
Overview
The report states that pupils are proud to attend this small school, where they feel safe and behave well within a "calm environment." While the curriculum is described as "increasingly ambitious" with reading as a priority, the overall effectiveness is judged as "Requires improvement" because some pupils have "gaps in their knowledge" and do not achieve consistently well across all subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils "foster warm, friendly relationships with the adults" and feel supported if they have worries.
- Behaviour is praised as "Good," with pupils being "polite and courteous" and focusing well on learning.
- The school offers a "wide range of enrichment opportunities," including clubs and debates.
- Staff identify and assess pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively, leading to improved achievement.
- Leaders support staff workload and well-being, forming a "cohesive team."
Areas to improve
- Teachers must design learning activities that allow pupils to "successfully learn and retain new subject content" to address underachievement.
- Staff need to use assessment information "consistently well" to identify and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge, particularly in phonics.
- The school must ensure pupils read books that are "well matched to the sounds that they have learned."
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 | 35% |
| 2023/24 | 42% |
| 2024/25 | 33% |
| 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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