St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Lowry Drive, Marple Bridge, Stockport, SK6 5BROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Stockport for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 131 schools in Stockport. It ranks 18th of 61 primary schools in Stockport. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 December 2023, report published 27 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 December 2023
St Mary's is a welcoming and nurturing school, which cares about its pupils. Pupils are very polite and well mannered. They are articulate and have a thirst for learning. Pupils learn the 'St Mary's Way'. This teaches them how to behave in lessons and around school. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They are a credit to the school. Pupils are very well supported to develop valuable skills for life. Their strong understanding of the three 'pocket principles' guides their behaviour. As a result, the school is a place of calm. The school has high expectations of pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils enjoy their lessons and they achieve well. Pupils enjoy supporting one another. Year 6 pupils particularly value and enjoy their role as 'special friends' with children in the Reception class. Pupils have a remarkably strong sense of justice. They have the confidence to speak out if something is not right. Pupils support one another and are kind in both word and deed. Pupils make a highly positive contribution to their school and local community. For instance, some pupils joined other local schools to sing Christmas carols at a local festival.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, some pupils do not achieve as well as they could. This is because they are given insufficient opportunities to complete their work and deepen their knowledge. The school should ensure that teachers give pupils enough time to refine, practise and build on their knowledge and skills.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
222 pupils on roll, with places for 250
Schools near St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ludworth Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Mellor Primary School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 71% met the expected standard |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Marple | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Rose Hill Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Romiley Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr John Nish
- Phone
- 01614277498
- Address
- Lowry Drive, Marple Bridge, Stockport, SK6 5BR
- Local authority
- Stockport
- URN
- 146189
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.