Cheadle Heath Primary School
Stockport, SK3 0RJ · Stockport · primary school
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30th 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 — 4.7/10 against 2,539 of them, against 4.0/10 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 | 90 | 35% | 3.17 |
| 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.
Cheadle Heath 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%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in March 2026 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 349 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 national median in reading and writing? What specific areas did the March 2026 inspection highlight for improvement?
What Ofsted said about Cheadle Heath Primary School
Overview
Cheadle Heath Primary School is described as a "safe, welcoming and calm place" where pupils are "immensely proud to belong." The report highlights a "nurturing and inclusive culture" where staff are "kind and caring," resulting in high attendance and excellent behaviour. While most aspects of the school’s provision are rated at a strong or expected standard, leaders acknowledge the need to sustain improvements in specific areas of pupil achievement.
Strengths
- Attendance is "high" with a "very well-thought-out attendance strategy" that rapidly addresses barriers, particularly for pupils with special educational needs.
- Behaviour is "extremely well" managed within a "calm, warm and nurturing ethos," with rare incidents of bullying dealt with "quickly and very effectively."
- Inclusion is "at the heart of the school’s work," with staff "expertly trained" to identify and meet individual needs, supported by resources like the 'Oasis hub' and therapy dog.
- The personal development programme is "highly effective," offering "rich and highly cohesive experiences" that nurture pupils' talents and character.
- Leaders and governors are "highly ambitious" and work closely to ensure vulnerable pupils benefit from "high-quality experiences and opportunities."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should build on work to improve pupils' basic skills in writing and handwriting so that pupils write with "fluency and confidence."
- Leaders and governors should continue to develop systems for monitoring provision to ensure "consistently high outcomes for pupils."
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 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 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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