St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a mainstream primary school in Stockport for children aged 3 to 11. In January 2026, 21 of its 90 pupils (23.3%) were getting SEN support and 8 (8.9%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 3–11
- 90 pupils
- Ofsted: Inadequate
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Stockport.
23.3% get SEN support
21 of 90 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
8.9% have an EHC plan
8 of 90 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health12
- Speech, language and communication11
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.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Academy (sponsored)
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 90 (places for 164)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Clare Baron
- Part of
- Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Free school meals
- 72.9% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Stockport
- School reference (URN)
- 150203
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
Special measures. Rated Inadequate, January 2022
Ofsted has placed this school in special measures.
Rated Inadequate at its last graded inspection, in January 2022.
- Quality of educationInadequate
- Behaviour and attitudesInadequate
- Personal developmentRequires improvement
- Leadership and managementInadequate
- Early yearsRequires improvement
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Roman Road, Heaton Norris, Stockport, SK4 1RF
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Pure Innovations Trading As Pure College Independent · Ages 16–24 0.5 miles
- Vernon Park Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 0.5 miles
- Hollywood Park Nursery School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–5 0.6 miles
- Brinksway School Independent · Ages 4–19 · Ofsted report card (2026) 0.9 miles
Other mainstream schools
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 7.9%, EHC plans 6.9% 0.3 miles
- All Saints Church of England Primary School Stockport Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 25.9%, EHC plans 3.4% 0.4 miles
- Whitehill Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 15.8%, EHC plans 4.6% 0.7 miles
All mainstream schools in Stockport SEND schools in Stockport
Questions about St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
How many pupils at St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 21 of the 90 pupils (23.3%) were getting SEN support and 8 (8.9%) 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 Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (12 pupils) and speech, language and communication needs (11 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
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 Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
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 Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
You can ask for St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 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 Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 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 Vernon Park Primary School, about 0.5 miles away.
Where is St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
Roman Road, Heaton Norris, Stockport, SK4 1RF, in Stockport.
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