A good voluntary aided school school in Tameside. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Raphael's Catholic Primary School.
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Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 109.0 | 109.0 |
| 2023 | 107.0 | 109.0 |
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Improving trend (+1.0 per year)
Up 1.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"May God's love shine in our lives as we care, share and learn together."
At St Raphael’s Catholic Primary School, God is at the heart of everything we do.
Welcome to St Raphael’s Catholic Primary School. The headteacher is Mrs L. Lakner. The welcome text describes a school in Millbrook, close to Stalybridge, with a buzz of happy activity and positive relationships, inviting families to explore what makes St Raphael’s such a special place.
Wraparound care in Nursery is offered; the school offers 30 hours childcare for eligible families; wraparound care is available in Nursery for those who do not qualify for 30 hours; for further details about 30 hours and eligibility, please visit the Childcare Choices website; contact the school office for further information.
SEN leads are Mrs Murphy and Mrs Lee. Information on the school’s SEN offer is available on the policies page (SEND Policy, SEND Information Reports).
The school publishes admission policies for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. Nursery admissions are to be made directly to the school (Nursery Admissions Policy 2025-2026; St Raphael’s Nursery Admissions Policy 2026-2027). Reception admissions are to be made through the Tameside Council admissions process. If applicable, baptismal certificates should be provided as religion will not be verified without this evidence. The school also offers 30 hours childcare for eligible families and wraparound care in Nursery for those not eligible. For Year 6 admissions, information on applications for secondary schools can be found on the Tameside Council admissions site.