St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Chappell Road, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 7NAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Manchester for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 109 schools in Tameside. It ranks 115th of 250 primary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 26 April 2022, report published 15 June 2022

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

61 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths62%

62%, the same as the England average.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths7%

7%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

405 pupils on roll, with places for 450

Eligible for free school meals30.9%

30.9%, 4.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language13.8%

13.8%, 7.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17%

17%, 2.2 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.9%

4.9%, 1.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Greenside Primary School	0.2 miles	Ofsted: Good	62% met the expected standard
Moorside Primary School	0.3 miles	Ofsted: Good	58% met the expected standard
St Mary's CofE Primary School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	66% met the expected standard
Manchester Road Primary Academy	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	59% met the expected standard
Fairfield Road Primary School	0.7 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	69% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: EMMAUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Connor Lavin
Phone: 01613702071
Website: stsrcp.school (opens in a new tab)
Address: Chappell Road, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 7NA
Local authority: Tameside
URN: 150188

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.