Stella Maris School
School summary
With just 34 pupils on roll, Stella Maris School in Stockport is amongst the smallest independent schools a family could consider. Its size means a markedly low pupil-to-staff ratio is all but inevitable, and the kind of close, individual attention that larger schools struggle to match. The co-educational, fee-paying setting is led by Mrs Norah Johnson, and the school is inspected by the ISI rather than Ofsted. Families drawn to an intimate, family-style environment over a big institution will find the scale here distinctive.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
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Teaching & academics
As an ISI-inspected independent school, Stella Maris sits within the privately funded sector. The very small roll lends itself to teaching that can be closely tailored to each child.
Head · Mrs Norah Johnson
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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A tiny independent school in Stockport for families who want their child known by name, not by number.
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Stella Maris School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.