The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp 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)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 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
- 408
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 26.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Trust
- EMMAUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Connor Lavin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Chappell Road, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 7NA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreenside Primary School
Primary · 369m away
Moorside Primary School
Primary · 459m away
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 611m away
Droylsden Academy
Secondary · 762m away
Manchester Road Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Fairfield Road Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Aldwyn Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Laurus Ryecroft
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy currently has 408 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy take?
St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is in Manchester, M43 7NA, in the Tameside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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