The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Church of England 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
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 182
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 22%
Governance
- Local authority
- Stockport
- Head
- Mrs Deborah Faryniarz (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Broomfield Drive, South Reddish, Stockport, Cheshire, SK5 7DR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAbingdon Primary School
Primary · 522m away
Reddish Vale Nursery School
Nursery · 608m away
Penarth Group School
Independent · 665m away
Reddish Vale High School
Secondary · 799m away
Broadstones School
Independent · 1.0km away
Broadstone Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Westmorland Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Whitehill Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School currently has 182 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Church of England Primary School take?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School is in Stockport, SK5 7DR, in the Stockport local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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