The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% 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
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 634
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 6.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Stockport
- Head
- Ms L Loynes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Wellington Road North, Heaton Chapel, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 4QG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMoor House Independent School
Independent · Very close
Heaton School
Special school · 529m away
Covenant Christian School
Independent · 567m away
Whitehill Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Anne's RC Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
All Saints Church of England Primary School Stockport
Primary · 1.4km away
Norris Bank Independent School
Independent · 1.4km away
Moat House
Pupil referral unit · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel?
St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel currently has 634 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel take?
St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel?
St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel is in Stockport, SK4 4QG, in the Stockport local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel have a sixth form?
No, St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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