Fairway Primary School
Stockport, SK2 5DR · Stockport · primary school
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53rd 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 4,238 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7/10 among them, against 1.6/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fairway Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. 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 1.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 236 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
Since the inspection was in 2023, what specific improvements have been made to raise attainment to the national median? How does the school support pupils who are not yet reaching the expected standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Fairway Primary School
Overview
Fairway Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy and strive to model values of being "responsible and ambitious." Leaders have designed an "ambitious curriculum" with careful sequencing to build knowledge, supported by strong staff-pupil relationships and effective assessment strategies.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, showing "high levels of respect for others" and actively supporting the community through charity work and buddy roles.
- Leaders ensure pupils develop a "love of reading," with consistent phonics teaching helping most become "confident and fluent readers" by the end of key stage 1.
- Staff have "high expectations" of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who successfully access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Governors make frequent checks on education quality, and staff report that leaders are "very supportive of their workload and well-being."
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, some teachers do not deliver all essential knowledge, meaning some pupils miss out on information needed for future learning.
- On occasion, teachers do not choose the most appropriate teaching methods, resources, or activities, which hampers some pupils from learning the curriculum effectively.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained to identify risks and leaders following up on concerns diligently while working with external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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