St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel is a mainstream primary school in Stockport for children aged 3 to 11. In January 2026, 67 of its 647 pupils (10.4%) were getting SEN support and 9 (1.4%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 3–11
- 647 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Stockport.
10.4% get SEN support
67 of 647 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Lower than the England average.
1.4% have an EHC plan
9 of 647 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Speech, language and communication31
- Moderate learning difficulty22
- Social, emotional and mental health13
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Voluntary aided school
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 647 (places for 670)
- Headteacher
- Ms L Loynes
- Faith
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 6.7% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Stockport
- School reference (URN)
- 106128
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Stockport council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, April 2014; school remains Good (June 2023)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in April 2014. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, June 2023).
Contact and getting there
Wellington Road North, Heaton Chapel, Stockport, SK4 4QG
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Heaton School Special school · Ages 11–19 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.4 miles
- Broadstones School Independent · Ages 13–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.6 miles
- St Andrew's CofE Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.9 miles
- Alma Park Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.0 mile
Other mainstream schools
- Broadstone Hall Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 18.7%, EHC plans 4.4% 0.5 miles
- St Anne's RC Voluntary Academy Secondary · Ages 11–16 · SEN support 21.2%, EHC plans 4.8% 0.6 miles
- Whitehill Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 15.8%, EHC plans 4.6% 0.6 miles
All mainstream schools in Stockport SEND schools in Stockport
Questions about St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel
How many pupils at St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 67 of the 647 pupils (10.4%) were getting SEN support and 9 (1.4%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are speech, language and communication needs (31 pupils), moderate learning difficulties (22 pupils) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (13 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel?
Through Stockport council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel?
You can ask for St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is St Andrew's CofE Primary School, about 0.9 miles away.
Where is St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel?
Wellington Road North, Heaton Chapel, Stockport, SK4 4QG, in Stockport.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.