Brookside Primary School
Stockport, SK6 8DB · Stockport · primary school
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64th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,169 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7/10 among them, against 1.9/10 nationally. 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 | 42.0 · 10 | 40% | 0.38 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.20 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brookside Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in January 2026 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7 out of 10 among them, against 1.9 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 130 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to improve attainment in the areas graded lower in the recent inspection?
What Ofsted said about Brookside Primary School
Overview
Brookside Primary School is described as a "calm, supportive environment" where pupils feel "valued and safe." While the school excels in personal development and inclusion, with strong attendance and positive behaviour, the report identifies that expectations for academic achievement, particularly in writing, are not high enough. Consequently, pupils do not attain as well as they should in national tests, though recent improvements are noted.
Strengths
- The programme for "personal development and wellbeing" is rated at a "Strong standard," helping pupils understand diversity and British values.
- Attendance is "at or above the national average," supported by positive staff relationships with parents.
- Inclusion is "at the heart" of the school, with effective strategies for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils behave well, bullying is "rare," and staff deal with misbehaviour quickly and consistently.
- The curriculum for phonics, reading, and mathematics is "consistently well-delivered."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must address "persistent errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar" in pupils’ writing, as expectations are currently too low.
- In the early years, activities and staff interactions do not consistently promote intended learning, hindering progress.
- Leaders and governors need to address improvement priorities "more rapidly" to raise attainment at the end of key stage 2.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 42% |
| 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
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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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