Abingdon Primary School
Stockport, SK5 7ET · Stockport · primary school
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67th of 70 primary schools in Stockport we can score, 85 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.4/10 against 1,463 of them, against 1.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 39.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.30 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Abingdon Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 39.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.4 out of 10 either way). The school was inspected in 2023-11 and rated Requires improvement.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Choir, Art Club, Cooking Club, Gardening Club, Chess Club, Recorder Club and Rocksteady. Sports include Football, Rugby and Freddy Fit, while arts cover Drawing club. Trips visit Woodbank Stadium for athletics and Reddish Vale High School for dance. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 231 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to move from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific actions are being taken to address the 2023 inspection findings?
What Ofsted said about Abingdon Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Abingdon Primary School “enjoy coming to school” and feel “safe and happy,” supported by strong behaviour and personal development. However, the school is “emerging from a prolonged period of instability” in leadership, which has impacted the consistency of the curriculum. While expectations have risen, “weaknesses in how well the curriculum is designed and delivered” mean some pupils do not achieve as well as they should.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “respect, responsibility and resilience,” with misbehaviour being rare and attendance rates improving.
- Reading is a priority; most pupils become “confident and fluent readers by the end of Year 2” thanks to a suitable phonics programme.
- The school fosters “wider personal development,” including online safety, mental health, and community engagement through clubs and guest speakers.
- New governors have quickly gained the expertise to “hold the school to account” and support curriculum changes.
- Staff feel “valued” and supported by leaders regarding workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure teachers are clear about “essential knowledge” in subjects where curriculum design is less developed.
- Staff, including in the early years, require better training and support to “design appropriate learning” and choose suitable activities.
- Assessment strategies in developing subjects need improvement to help teachers check pupils’ prior learning effectively.
- Staff must be supported to consistently adapt curriculum delivery for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 37% |
| 2023/24 | 42% |
| 2024/25 | 39% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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