St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport, Stockport
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Thomas' has strengthened its approach to teaching reading, with improved phonics support and better book-sound matching helping pupils develop fluency and confidence. The school has significantly expanded its curriculum to cover all subjects with clear knowledge progression. The school prioritises pupil attendance and works closely with families and external agencies to support regular school attendance.
Key Strengths
- Improved phonics programme support and reading fluency through better matching of books to learned sounds
- Enhanced use of assessment information to identify and support pupils who struggle with reading
- Expanded curriculum offer beyond English and maths with new subject curriculums covering the full national curriculum
- Strong focus on attendance with swift action to overcome barriers and improve attendance rates
- Effective management of change with staff engagement and improved subject leader confidence
Areas for Improvement
- Writing knowledge gaps remain - errors in spelling, punctuation and handwriting often go unchecked, leading to repeated mistakes
- Mathematics attainment at key stage 2 significantly below national average, though strategies are being implemented
- Inconsistencies in how effectively pupils are supported to secure their learning in lessons
- Assessment strategies in subjects beyond English and maths still at early stage
- Lack of clarity on timeliness and intended impact of school improvement actions
Safeguarding
The report does not provide a specific safeguarding effectiveness judgment.
St Thomas' Church of England Primary School has made progress in improving the school since its last inspection, though some aspects still need further development. The school has faced significant challenges including RAAC repairs and staff changes, but has taken appropriate action to address identified areas for improvement.
At a Glance
51.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 63% to 80%. Maths has declined from 50% to 33%. Writing has declined from 75% to 53%.
Class Sizes
20.6
Avg class size
19.7
Infant (KS1)
27.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
65%
Available places
149 pupils
230 capacity
81 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Stockport
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Admissions Demand - Stockport
Places available
3,743
Applications
2,960
Got 1st preference
94.4%
Got preferred school
99.4%
Primary admissions across Stockport (2025/26)
Inspection History(107)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.99131%
Overall absence
26.24113%
Persistent absence
141
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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