Lostock Hall Primary School
Stockport, SK12 1XG · Cheshire East · primary school
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13th of 114 primary schools in Cheshire East we can score, 124 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 — 8.8/10 against 3,073 of them, against 9.1/10 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 | 89.0 · 97 | 40% | 3.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lostock Hall Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 89.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 14.0% 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 (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Year 6 pupils take a "Bridging the Gap" trip to Menai. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 197 pupils against a stated capacity of 213. 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 higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the "Bridging the Gap" trip prepare Year 6 pupils for secondary school?
What Ofsted said about Lostock Hall Primary School
Overview
Lostock Hall Primary School is described as a "caring and friendly" environment where "pupils flourish" and are "happy in school." The inspection highlights an "ambitious curriculum" delivered by staff who maintain high expectations, resulting in pupils who are "focused and enthused" during lessons.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "exceptional" behaviour and "excellent attitudes towards their learning," creating a "harmonious atmosphere" throughout the school.
- The curriculum is well-structured, ensuring pupils learn content in a "logical order" which enables them to "build on their prior learning effectively."
- There is a strong "love of reading" across the school, with pupils enthusiastically engaging with a "wide range of books and poetry."
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who "achieve well" alongside their peers.
- Leaders prioritise staff well-being, resulting in "high" morale and a supportive culture where staff appreciate the consideration given to their workload.
Areas to improve
- The school must refine assessment strategies in some subjects so that subject leaders can "analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of some curriculum areas" using accurate information.
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 89% |
| 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
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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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