SchoolScoresSt Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of EMMAUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Didsbury Road, Stockport, SK4 3JH
0161 432 5782 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 3 December 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
113 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Stockport comparisons use the 42 of its 75 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 33 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Stockport | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 42 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockport. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 9th highest of 42 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockport. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 25th highest of 42 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockport. Higher than 37% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 31 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 8th highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockport. Higher than 57% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 51% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 80 parents who had raised a concern 28th highest of 42 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockport. Higher than 36% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 11th highest of 42 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockport. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Stockport figures pool parents at the Stockport schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
58 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 106129), before it changed to its current form.
84% — 18 points above the Stockport average, and 22 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Stockport | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 84% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 91% | 80% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 90% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 90% | 79% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Stockport. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 27 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 27 |
| Of those, offered a place | 26 (96%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 101 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Stockport | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 48th highest of 75 state primary schools in Stockport. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.1% | 20.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 38th highest of 75 state primary schools in Stockport. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 3.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 54th highest of 75 state primary schools in Stockport. Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.9% | 13.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 39th highest of 75 state primary schools in Stockport. Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.4% | 14.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 39th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Stockport. Lower than 62% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 4.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 33rd lowest of 75 state primary schools in Stockport. Lower than 70% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.6% | 11.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 41st lowest of 75 state primary schools in Stockport. Lower than 55% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8 | 1.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 45th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Stockport. Lower than 54% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 75 state primary schools in Stockport. Higher than 97% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 27.5 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 75 state primary schools in Stockport. Higher than 97% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 15.4 | 11.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 74 state primary schools in Stockport. Higher than 93% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 33.9% | 11.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Didsbury Road Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mersey Vale Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's CofE Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 1 strong, 6 expected · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stella Maris School 0.5 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Tithe Barn Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Norris Bank Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lark Hill Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cheadle Heath Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Catherine's RC Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- All Saints CofE Primary School Stockport 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 3 December 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 84% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 22 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
94% of the 113 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 27 families put St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy as their first choice for 27 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 26 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 151683.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.