Dane Bank Primary School
Stockport, SK5 6QG · Tameside · primary school
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27th of 59 primary schools in Tameside we can score, 76 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 — 4.5/10 against 3,014 of them, against 4.3/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Dane Bank Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join baking, crafts and gardening clubs, and attend sports and fun days. Trips include Reddish Vale Farm & Country Park, Debdale Park, the Donkey Sanctuary, Tatton Park and St Anne’s Beach. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 238 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 take place during the sports and fun days? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured for younger children?
What Ofsted said about Dane Bank Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that Dane Bank Primary School remains ‘good’, with evidence suggesting it might achieve ‘outstanding’ if a graded inspection were conducted now. The school fosters a positive environment where pupils ‘flourish in their learning and development’ and consistently meet high expectations. Leaders and staff create a supportive culture that prioritises pupil achievement, well-being, and effective safeguarding.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘seamless’ and rooted in what pupils need to know, ensuring they gain a ‘very secure body of knowledge’ over time.
- Teachers are ‘expertly equipped’ to design activities, swiftly identify misconceptions, and adapt teaching to address knowledge gaps.
- Early reading is prioritised, with most pupils becoming ‘confident, fluent readers by the end of Year 2’ through well-matched books and effective phonics.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive tailored support, enabling them to become ‘independent’ and successful learners.
- Staff benefit from a ‘collaborative working culture’ that protects their well-being and manages workload effectively.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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