St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel
Wellington Road North, Heaton Chapel, Stockport, SK4 4QGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel is a primary school in Stockport for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 131 schools in Stockport. It ranks 24th of 61 primary schools in Stockport. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 April 2014, report published 16 September 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 June 2023
Pupils enjoy coming to school. All pupils are made to feel welcome regardless of any differences. Pupils appreciate the additional help that staff provide for them whenever they need it. Parents and carers speak highly of the academic and pastoral support that the school provides for their children. Leaders have raised their expectations of what pupils should achieve, including those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils work hard and are keen to do well. Pupils achieve well. Leaders set high expectations for pupils' behaviour. Pupils behave well in lessons and around school. Pupils are polite and courteous to each other and staff. They welcome visitors with a friendly smile. Bullying is not tolerated. Leaders deal with any rare bullying incidents effectively. Pupils know that they can share any concerns or worries with a trusted adult. This helps them to feel safe. Pupils take on leadership roles, such as eco and school councillors and reading ambassadors. Pupils support the local community. They sing at the local train station to entertain passengers and they play board games with residents at a nearby care home. These opportunities help pupils to learn how to become a good citizen.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have not identified the important knowledge that children in the Nursery Year should learn. This hinders how well these children achieve. Leaders should finalise their curriculum thinking for the Nursery Year, so that children are well prepared for the Reception class.
- Some staff do not deliver the phonics programme as leaders intend. As a result, some pupils do not build their phonics knowledge as securely or as quickly as they should. Leaders should ensure that all staff have the knowledge and skills to deliver the phonics programme effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
89 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
647 pupils on roll, with places for 670
Schools near St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadstone Hall Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Whitehill Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Stockport | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 36% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's RC Primary School, Manchester, A Voluntary Academy | 0.9 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms L Loynes
- Phone
- 01614326809
- Address
- Wellington Road North, Heaton Chapel, Stockport, SK4 4QG
- Local authority
- Stockport
- URN
- 106128
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.