St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary, Stockport
St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Stockport, part of Thrive Church of England Academy Trust Ltd. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 54th-highest of the 63 schools in Stockport with published results, and 12,528th of 14,452 across England. It was 70% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Stockport (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary in detail
Results
In 2025, 69% of Year 6 pupils at St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary reached the expected standard in reading and 55% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 79% in Stockport and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 76% in reading and 71% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary
For September 2026 entry, 12 families put St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary as their first choice and 50 named it as one of their preferences, for 13 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary are St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Reddish, a Voluntary Academy (under 0.1 miles, 93% reading, 93% maths); Abingdon Primary School (0.5 miles, Requires improvement, 61% reading, 45% maths); Vale View Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 63% reading, 62% maths); and Broadstone Hall Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 77% reading, 77% maths).
St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Reddish, a Voluntary AcademyAbingdon Primary SchoolVale View Primary SchoolBroadstone Hall Primary School
The trust
St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary is one of 5 schools run by Thrive Church of England Academy Trust Ltd, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 62% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
In 2026, 49 pupils (21.6%) received SEN support and 14 (6.2%) 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 moderate learning difficulty.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Reddish South Rail Station, about 470 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Higginson Road (near), 260 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary issued 6 suspensions, 2.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary are Reddish Vale High School (0.4 miles) and Cedar Mount Academy (0.9 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Requires Improvement at its February 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
Areas Ofsted flagged
Quality of education (Requires Improvement), Early years (Requires Improvement).
At a Glance
32.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 76% to 69% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 71% to 55% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 76% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.3
Avg class size
22.0
Infant (KS1)
28.5
KS2
6
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary.
- School of Play @ St JosephsAt the school · Not yet graded
- Carrie Burke Tutor Work420m away · Not yet graded
- PSCL - Broadstone Hall Primary School950m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary 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
- 15
- Fatal
- 2
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 5 serious and 8 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot.
4 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
Your chances of a place at St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
70%
Available places
221 pupils
315 places
94 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Stockport
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Stockport
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.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
49
SEN Support
14
EHC Plans
27.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
227
Total Pupils
113
Boys
114
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
17.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,198
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,641
Per pupil
£1466k
Total funding
£102k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.4%
Overall absence
21.8%
Persistent absence
202
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
St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary
Questions parents ask about St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary
What are SATs results like at St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary?
Of the pupils at St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 69% reached the expected standard in reading and 55% did so in maths.
What is St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary's Ofsted rating?
St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2026, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2024, it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary?
No fixed boundary. When St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary is oversubscribed, Stockport allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary?
St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary was not full in 2025: it ran at 70% of its 315 places.
How big are the classes at St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary?
Classes at St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary average 26.3 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary?
St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary has around 227 pupils on roll. 32% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary?
6.4% of sessions were missed at St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary in 2024/25. 21.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary?
Apply through Stockport's coordinated admissions process, naming St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: School of Play @ St Josephs (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 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 St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 5 serious and 8 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot. 4 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 St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary?
St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary is at St. Elisabeths Way, Reddish, Stockport, Cheshire, SK5 6BL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)