The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 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.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 222
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Stockport
- Trust
- ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr John Nish (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Lowry Drive, Marple Bridge, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 5BR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLudworth Primary School
Primary · Very close
Brabyns Preparatory School
Independent · 626m away
Mellor Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
All Saints Church of England Primary School Marple
Primary · 1.4km away
Acorns School
Independent · 1.6km away
Rose Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Peacefield Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Marple Hall School
Secondary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy currently has 222 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy take?
St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy is in Stockport, SK6 5BR, in the Stockport local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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