Moorfield Primary School
Stockport, SK7 5HP · Stockport · primary school
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61st 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 3,353 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3/10 among them, against 2.9/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Moorfield Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 2.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3 out of 10 among them, against 2.9 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in May 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 367 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
With 53 places currently available, how does the school manage class sizes for the next entry year? Since the inspection was recent, what specific improvements have been made in the areas graded lower? How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Moorfield Primary School
Overview
Moorfield Primary School provides an education that meets the expected standard across all inspected areas. Leaders have established a culture where pupils are safe, happy, and make appropriate progress, with attendance rates exceeding national averages. The school benefits from strong leadership, a broad and engaging curriculum, and effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils are "happy to arrive in the morning" and settle quickly, enjoying lessons that bring the curriculum to life through activities like the "Moorfield Time Machine".
- Attendance is "above the national average," supported by leaders who "analyse attendance and persistent absence data rigorously" and provide personalised pastoral support.
- Staff prioritise "warm, positive relationships," ensuring every pupil, including those in the special educational needs unit, can settle and learn effectively.
- The curriculum is "broad and engaging," with teachers enhancing learning through trips, outdoor learning, and visitors, helping pupils secure important vocabulary and skills.
- Leaders have taken prompt action to establish provision for younger pupils with special educational needs, resulting in a "positive start to their school life."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue to develop the teaching of writing so pupils develop "greater accuracy and expertise" and can apply this knowledge effectively.
- Leaders should ensure all pupils, particularly those facing disadvantage, have "equitable access to all aspects of school life," including enrichment experiences.
- Staff should consistently maximise opportunities for "high-quality interactions with children in the early years" to help them develop language and vocabulary securely.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing "an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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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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