Is St Raphael's Catholic Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 5 July 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 1st of 63 primary schools in Tameside. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Raphael's Catholic Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 80% of pupils at St Raphael's Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Raphael's Catholic Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Raphael's Catholic Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Raphael's Catholic Primary School

Huddersfield Road, Millbrook, Stalybridge, SK15 3JL

Local ranking1st of 63 primary schools in Tameside

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

236

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 5 July 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 80.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 8.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 84.0%
Writing (Expected): 80.0%
Maths (Expected): 88.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 88.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 109.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 108.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 109.0
Cohort Size: 25

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 213
Boys: 104 (49%)
Girls: 108 (51%)
Capacity: 236 (90% full)
SEND: 10.8%
FSM Eligible: 20.0%
EAL: 10.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.9%
SEN Support: 8.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.4
Budget per Pupil: £6,392/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 8.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 81.2%
Mixed Other: 5.2%
Black African: 3.8%
White Other: 2.4%
Asian Pakistani: 2.4%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi: 0.9%

81.2%

White British

5.2%

Mixed Other

3.8%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01613384095

admin@st-raphaels.tameside.sch.uk

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Huddersfield Road

Stalybridge, North West

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Administrative

URN: 106242
UKPRN: 10078733
Establishment No.: 3310

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