Outwood Primary School
Cheadle, SK8 3ND · Stockport · primary school
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40th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.2/10 against 2,424 of them, against 3.7/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Outwood Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in steel pans, guitar, and choir, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 202 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 who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How has the teaching approach changed since the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Outwood Primary School
Overview
Outwood Primary School continues to be a good school, providing an inclusive and happy environment where pupils feel safe and valued. Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour and learning, ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make strong progress through an ambitious curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils are proud of their "inclusive school community" and enjoy coming to school because teachers are "kind" and they "make lots of friends".
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and provides "strong foundations for learning in reading and mathematics", with well-designed subject plans that allow pupils to "build logically on what they have learned before".
- Reading is a clear priority; pupils "enjoy reading" and access a "wide range of high-quality fiction and non-fiction" chosen to reflect the "diversity of their school community".
- Staff provide "effective support" for pupils who find learning difficult, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language.
- Governors "visit the school regularly" and use their expertise to "support and challenge leaders", while leaders consider workload issues and maintain an "open-door" attitude.
Areas to improve
- In a "small number of subjects", leaders have not "defined precisely enough what they want pupils to learn", meaning pupils do not acquire "sufficient depth" of essential knowledge. Leaders must set out precisely what pupils should learn so they "know and remember the most important aspects of the curriculum".
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, underpinned by a "strong culture" where staff are "well trained to spot the signs that any pupils may be at risk of harm" and work effectively with external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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