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St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Chappell Road, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 7NA, Tameside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
45.2 / 100
Bottom 45%
Better than 45% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
408
Capacity
450
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of April 2022, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving 62% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 58% nationally. While the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is relatively low at 7%, the school is still regarded as better than 45% of schools in the area according to its LocaleIQ score. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11, though parents may want to consider the limited higher achievement rates when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 26 April 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.3%
Black African10.0%
Mixed Other3.4%
White Other3.2%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Black Other1.5%
Other1.5%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Location
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53.48546, -2.14689 · M43 7NA
School details
Local authorityTameside
RegionNorth West
URN150188
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stsrcp.school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 April 2022.
Is St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy a good school?
St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores 45.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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