The short version
Above-average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 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
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 203
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 33.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Trust
- CHESTER DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Simon Wright
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Huddersfield Road, Stalybridge, Cheshire, SK15 2PT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCopley Academy
Secondary · 509m away
St. Peter's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 837m away
Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Works 4 U Support Services (Norman Mackie & Associates Ltd)
Special school · 1.1km away
Silver Springs Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Trinity School
Independent · 1.3km away
Arlies Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Stalyhill Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge's Ofsted rating?
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge?
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge currently has 203 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge take?
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge?
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge is in Stalybridge, SK15 2PT, in the Tameside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge have a sixth form?
No, St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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