Best primary schools in Stalybridge (2026)
Stalybridge has 8 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is St Raphael's Catholic Primary School, in the top 7% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 64%, against 62% for England. 1 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 7% in England |
St Raphael's Catholic Primary School Stalybridge · Roman Catholic |
86% | 80% | 8% | No rating | |
2 Top 22% in England |
St. Peter's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Stalybridge · Roman Catholic |
76% | 76% | 4% | Good | |
3 Top 46% in England |
Buckton Vale Primary School Stalybridge |
65% | 70% | 0% | Report card | |
4 Bottom 47% in England |
Stalyhill Junior School Stalybridge |
62% | 65% | 12% | No rating | |
5 Bottom 36% in England |
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge Stalybridge · Church of England |
58% | 76% | 6% | Good | |
6 Bottom 29% in England |
Dixons Silver Springs Primary Stalybridge |
55% | 52% | 5% | Good | |
7 Bottom 9% in England |
Arlies Primary School Stalybridge |
45% | 37% | 3% | No rating | |
8 Bottom 3% in England |
Wild Bank Primary School Stalybridge |
36% | 57% | 0% | Requires improvement |
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What is the best primary school in Stalybridge?
On exam results over the last three years, St Raphael's Catholic Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Stalybridge, in the top 7% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.