St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Address: Lowry Drive, Marple Bridge
Town/City: Stockport
County: Cheshire
Postcode: SK6 5BR
Telephone Number: 0161 427 7498
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr John Nish
Capacity: 250
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 222 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 89% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 7.2%

Location and administration

URN: 146189
DfE Number: 356/3516
UKPRN: 10080863
UPRN: 200000781499
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Stockport (E08000007)
Constituency: Hazel Grove (E14001277)
Electoral Ward: Marple North (E05015029)
Diocese: RC14(Diocese of Nottingham)

Easting & Northing: 396680E, 389568N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 24' 12.82" N 2° 3' 4.55" W
Plus Code: 9C5VCW3X+CF

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Ludworth Primary School (0.2km)
  2. Brabyns Preparatory School (0.6km)
  3. Mellor Primary School (1.2km)
  4. All Saints Church of England Primary School Marple (1.4km)
  5. Acorns School (1.6km)
  6. Rose Hill Primary School (1.6km)
  7. Marple Hall School (2.5km)
  8. Romiley Primary School (2.6km)
  9. Windlehurst School (2.7km)
  10. Greave Primary School (3.2km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mr Dominic Bowler - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 November 2028.
  • Mrs Rachel Brislane - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 1 October 2027.
  • Mrs Sharon Chrippes - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 October 2027.
  • Dr Elizabeth Foster - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 February 2030.
  • Doctor Elizabeth Foster - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 February 2030.
  • Mrs Helen Mulryan - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 May 2027.
  • Mrs Helen Mulryan - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 June 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 May 2027.
  • Mrs Fiona Rattigan - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 May 2030.
  • Dr Claire Tognarelli - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 1 October 2027.
  • Mrs Claire Wood - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 October 2025.