Great Moor Junior School
Stockport, SK2 7DG · Stockport · primary school
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8th 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 — 8.3/10 against 4,112 of them, against 8.5/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.69 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Great Moor Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 12.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. 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 (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the After School Fun Club and the School Choir. Sports activities include football, netball, basketball, hockey, tennis, rugby, cricket, and cross-country.
Getting in
The published school roll is 311 pupils against a stated capacity of 324. 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 do not reach the expected standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children joining in the current entry year? How does the school integrate the wide range of sports into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Great Moor Junior School
Overview
Great Moor Junior School continues to be a good school, described as a "vibrant school that sits at the heart of its local community." Pupils are happy, displaying "positive attitudes to learning" and "respectful behaviour," while leaders maintain high expectations for all, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Leaders have ensured pupils benefit from a "broad and ambitious curriculum" that supports both personal skills and academic knowledge.
- The teaching of reading is a priority, with a "well planned, well ordered" curriculum that helps build vocabulary and supports those struggling with phonics.
- Pupils achieve well in reading, writing, and mathematics, where teachers use assessment strategies effectively to plan future learning.
- Staff are "extremely proud to work at this school" and feel well supported by leaders who are "considerate of their workload."
- Governors provide an "appropriate balance of support and challenge to leaders" using effective systems to monitor school effectiveness.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers do not check how well pupils are learning and remembering the planned curriculum, meaning they lack a "good enough understanding of where the gaps are in pupils’ learning."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders providing regular training and ensuring concerns are followed up promptly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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