Prospect Vale Primary School
Cheadle, SK8 3RJ · Stockport · primary school
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36th 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 — 4.8/10 against 3,570 of them, against 4.9/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Prospect Vale Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Recorder Club and Choir, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 230 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the recorder and choir groups organised for new starters?
What Ofsted said about Prospect Vale Primary School
Overview
Prospect Vale Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "friendly school community" where pupils are "happy and feel safe." Leaders set high expectations, and most pupils achieve well across a range of subjects, benefiting from a "broad and ambitious curriculum" and strong support for those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Positive relationships are evident, with pupils treating each other with "kindness and consideration" and bullying incidents dealt with effectively.
- Teachers have "secure knowledge" of their subjects and plan engaging activities, particularly in English and mathematics, where they check understanding effectively.
- Reading is given a high profile; phonics is taught "consistently well," and targeted support helps most pupils read fluently.
- Pupils develop leadership skills and confidence through meaningful roles, such as sports ambassadors, and participate actively in charitable work.
- Staff well-being is prioritised, with leaders supporting staff to manage workloads, and governors are committed to supporting the school.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not provide enough opportunities for pupils to revisit and consolidate previous learning, meaning some pupils’ knowledge is not as secure as it should be.
- Subject leaders do not always focus sharply enough on how well pupils are retaining important knowledge, leading to a lack of detailed understanding of curriculum effectiveness.
- Communication with parents has not been consistently clear, leaving some parents feeling uninformed about important aspects of their children’s education.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to recognise signs of harm and clear procedures in place to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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