Gatley Primary School
Stockport, SK8 4NB · Stockport · primary school
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1st 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.9/10 against 3,353 of them, against 9.9/10 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 | 93.0 · 99 | 40% | 3.95 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 39.0 · 100 | 25% | 2.49 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gatley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 93.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 39.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in September 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.9 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join football and table tennis teams, participate in arts and crafts and drawing, and attend both breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 659 pupils against a stated capacity of 650. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the higher standard? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Gatley Primary School
Overview
Gatley Primary School is judged as ‘Outstanding’ across all inspection categories, maintaining its previous high standing. The report describes a ‘happy, calm and supportive environment’ where pupils are ‘exceptionally well prepared for the next stage in their education’ and achieve very well. Leaders have established an ambitious curriculum that enables pupils to grow both academically and personally.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘very ambitious’ with careful sequencing, helping pupils ‘know and remember more over time’ and make ‘excellent progress’.
- Staff implement the curriculum ‘exceptionally well’, using strong subject knowledge to explain concepts clearly and address misconceptions promptly.
- Reading provision is highly effective; teachers deliver phonics with ‘extremely high level of consistency’, ensuring pupils read with ‘accuracy, fluency and confidence’.
- Personal development is ‘exceptional’, with pupils learning about ‘equality, diversity and tolerance’ and contributing to the wider community.
- Behaviour is ‘exemplary’, with pupils described as ‘kind, polite and respectful’, and low-level disruption is ‘very rare’.
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 | 95% |
| 2023/24 | 95% |
| 2024/25 | 93% |
| 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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