Cheadle Catholic Junior School, Cheadle
Cheadle Catholic Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Cheadle. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 4th-highest of the 12 schools in Cheadle with published results, and 2,040th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Capacity
- Full
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Cheadle Catholic Junior School in detail
Cheadle Catholic Junior School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Our Mission Statement - ' Forward in Faith, following in the footsteps of Jesus' underpins all that we do, following his example through our work and play. Children are at the heart of our curriculum and we believe that every child in our care should have the opportunity to develop and build their independence, self-esteem and self-confidence."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.
On phones, the school says: "Home Parents and Guardians Mobile phones/ Smart Watches Mobile phones/ Smart Watches Children are not permitted to bring mobile phones to school ."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at Cheadle Catholic Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 89% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 79% in Stockport and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (87% in reading, 91% in maths).
Getting a place at Cheadle Catholic Junior School
Across Stockport, 94% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Stockport lodged 51 appeals against primary school offers; 33 reached a hearing and none succeeded.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Cheadle Catholic Junior School are Cheadle Catholic Infant School (under 0.1 miles, Good); Bradshaw Hall Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 98% maths); Cheadle Hulme Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 87% reading, 87% maths); and Etchells Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 92% reading, 84% maths).
Cheadle Catholic Junior School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Cheadle Catholic Infant SchoolBradshaw Hall Primary SchoolCheadle Hulme Primary SchoolEtchells Primary School
What parents say
134 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Cheadle Catholic Junior School (as of September 2025): 93% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 69% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (69%).
Who goes there
8.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 34 pupils (9.6%) received SEN support and 15 (4.2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Cheadle Hulme Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cheadle Primary School (outside), 60 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Cheadle Catholic Junior School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Cheadle Catholic Junior School are Laurus Cheadle Hulme (0.3 miles), The Kingsway School (1.1 miles), Cheadle Hulme High School (1.2 miles) and St James' Catholic High School (1.2 miles).
Laurus Cheadle HulmeThe Kingsway SchoolCheadle Hulme High SchoolSt James' Catholic High School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from June 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Your child will be happy and feel proud of their achievements at this school. Teachers have high expectations and provide strong support across a broad curriculum, with reading at its heart. The school genuinely cares about your child's wellbeing and helps them develop into confident, kind citizens.
Key Strengths
- Reading is central to the curriculum with strong focus on vocabulary and comprehension skills
- Well-organised curriculum across subjects helps pupils know and remember more
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND to access the ambitious curriculum and achieve alongside peers
- Positive relationships between pupils and staff create a warm, welcoming atmosphere
- Strong emphasis on emotional wellbeing, healthy lifestyles, and developing confident young citizens
Areas for Improvement
- In a small number of subjects, checks on pupils' understanding do not focus clearly enough on the key knowledge needed for future learning, creating gaps in some pupils' understanding
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective and the school has created an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Musical concerts, carol service, growth and respect councils, sporting events
Cheadle Catholic Junior School has successfully maintained its good standards since the previous inspection. Pupils are happy, aspirational, and thrive in a school that celebrates their achievements and fosters strong citizenship.
At a Glance
8.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
134 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 88% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 89% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 89% to 84% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.5
Avg class size
29.5
KS2
11
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Cheadle Catholic Junior School
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Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Cheadle Catholic Junior School.
- Practically Family - Cheadle Catholic Infant SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- Kickstart Childcare (Cheadle Catholic)At the school · Not yet graded
- Kickstart Childcare (Bradshaw Hall)500m away · Not yet graded
- Kumon Cheadle Hulme Maths and English Study Centre630m away · Not yet graded
- Barney's Breakout880m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Cheadle Catholic Junior School is in Stockport; for families living there:
Apply to Stockport for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 10
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 8 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Stockport is 8 (the median across 135 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
362 pupils
360 places
2 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Cheadle
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Cheadle
Across Stockport council
Places available
3,643
Applications
2,886
Got 1st preference
94.1%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across Stockport council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
34
SEN Support
15
EHC Plans
13.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
355
Total Pupils
187
Boys
168
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
18
Teachers
19.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,686
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,970
Per pupil
£1904k
Total funding
£36k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.4%
Overall absence
5.2%
Persistent absence
367
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Cheadle Catholic Junior School
Questions parents ask about Cheadle Catholic Junior School
What are SATs results like at Cheadle Catholic Junior School?
Of the pupils at Cheadle Catholic Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 88% reached the expected standard in reading and 89% did so in maths.
What is Cheadle Catholic Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Cheadle Catholic Junior School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Cheadle Catholic Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When Cheadle Catholic Junior School is oversubscribed, Stockport allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Cheadle Catholic Junior School?
Cheadle Catholic Junior School was full in 2025, at 101% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Cheadle Catholic Junior School?
Classes at Cheadle Catholic Junior School average 29.5 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Cheadle Catholic Junior School?
Cheadle Catholic Junior School has around 355 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Cheadle Catholic Junior School?
3.4% of sessions were missed at Cheadle Catholic Junior School in 2024/25. 5.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Cheadle Catholic Junior School?
Apply through Stockport's coordinated admissions process, naming Cheadle Catholic Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Cheadle Catholic Junior School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs at the school: Practically Family - Cheadle Catholic Infant School (registered, not yet graded) and Kickstart Childcare (Cheadle Catholic) (registered, not yet graded). There are 3 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Cheadle Catholic Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 8 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Stockport is 8 (the median across 135 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Cheadle Catholic Junior School?
Cheadle Catholic Junior School is at Conway Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 6DB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)