Moss Hey Primary School
Stockport, SK7 1DS · Stockport · primary school
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29th 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 1,727 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.3/10 among them, against 8.5/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.30 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Moss Hey Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0%, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in January 2026 used the new framework, grading areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.3 out of 10 among them, against 8.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dance, Running, Karate, Choir, Football, Basketball, Cheer Leading, and Recorder clubs, with an after-school club also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 186 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
How does the school support pupils to reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching?
What Ofsted said about Moss Hey Primary School
Overview
Moss Hey Primary School is described as a “calm and welcoming” environment where pupils “enjoy coming to school” and feel they “truly belong.” The report highlights that pupils achieve well, with outcomes in reading, writing, and mathematics generally above national averages, and notes a “comprehensive personal development programme” that prepares children for life beyond school.
Strengths
- Attendance is “above national average levels” due to leaders tracking absence “diligently” and working proactively with families.
- Pupils demonstrate “high levels of self-discipline” and manage their emotions well, creating a respectful environment where they are “ready to learn.”
- The curriculum is “designed well,” with a focus on vocabulary and cross-curricular links that help pupils “express ideas clearly” and deepen understanding.
- Inclusion is effective, with staff providing “timely and effective support” so that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities “achieve well alongside their peers.”
- Staff are “highly positive” about working at the school, appreciating leaders’ commitment to workload, wellbeing, and professional training.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure safeguarding records “provide a full picture of the actions taken” to promote pupils’ wellbeing, as current records do not always capture this clearly.
- In the early years, leaders should ensure staff “plan and model high‑quality opportunities” for children to practise knowledge independently, as inconsistent planning currently limits how securely children learn.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility” ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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