Cale Green Primary School
Stockport, SK3 8JG · Stockport · primary school
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44th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.2/10 against 2,274 of them, against 5.0/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cale Green Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 9.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join guitar instrumental lessons, attend a Year 6 residential trip, and access both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 329 pupils against a stated capacity of 340. 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 activities are included in the Year 6 residential trip? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Cale Green Primary School
Overview
Cale Green Primary School is described as a place where pupils feel "loved and cared for" and are "very well prepared for life in modern Britain." The report highlights a "strong standard" in personal development and wellbeing, with an "expected standard" across achievement, attendance, behaviour, curriculum, early years, inclusion, and leadership.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate a "deep understanding of the world around them" through extensive enrichment opportunities, including drama, sports, and residential visits.
- Behaviour is a strength, with a "calm and purposeful" atmosphere where bullying is rare and pupils show "mutual respect."
- Leaders have successfully addressed previous weaknesses in mathematics, ensuring disadvantaged pupils achieve well in writing and reading.
- The school provides strong support for inclusion, using "evidence-based training" and "poverty proofing" to ensure disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs are fully included.
- Staff are "very proud to work at the school," benefiting from clear leadership and professional development opportunities.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must consistently identify and address gaps in pupils’ prior knowledge to ensure understanding is secured before moving on.
- Lesson activities should be chosen to allow pupils to access learning at their appropriate stage of development, as some are currently "too hard."
- Leaders should continue to strengthen systems for analysing school performance to ensure standards continue to improve.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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