The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 362
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Stockport
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Fender (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Conway Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 6DB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCheadle Catholic Infant School
Primary · Very close
Bradshaw Hall Primary School
Primary · 516m away
Laurus Cheadle Hulme
Secondary · 545m away
Cheadle Hulme Primary School
Primary · 545m away
North West Hospital School
Independent · 941m away
Etchells Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Greenbank Preparatory School
Independent · 1.0km away
Oak Tree Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Cheadle Catholic Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Cheadle Catholic Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cheadle Catholic Junior School?
Cheadle Catholic Junior School currently has 362 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cheadle Catholic Junior School take?
Cheadle Catholic Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cheadle Catholic Junior School?
Cheadle Catholic Junior School is in Cheadle, SK8 6DB, in the Stockport local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cheadle Catholic Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Cheadle Catholic Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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