Queensgate Primary School
Stockport, SK7 1NE · Stockport · primary school
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2nd 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.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 92.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.93 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 31.0 · 98 | 25% | 2.46 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Queensgate Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 92.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 31.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. The school holds an Outstanding Ofsted rating from an inspection in April 2024.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a Larks and Owls club, along with a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the Larks and Owls club structure its weekly activities? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How does the school manage the transition from the breakfast club into the main school day?
What Ofsted said about Queensgate Primary School
Overview
Pupils “flourish at this exceptional school,” where they feel “very well cared for and happy.” The report describes a calm, purposeful environment where differences are celebrated and pupils are “very proud of their school.” Leaders and governors work closely to maintain high standards, ensuring staff feel valued and morale is high.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “exceptionally well thought out” and “ambitious for all pupils,” including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Teachers use a consistent “Queensgate teaching cycle,” breaking learning into small steps and addressing misconceptions “straight away” to ensure pupils “achieve highly.”
- Reading is given the “highest priority,” with a phonics programme delivered “consistently well” so children develop fluency and a “love of reading.”
- Behaviour is “exemplary,” with pupils being “polite and considerate” and showing a “strong sense of right and wrong.”
- Personal development is “remarkable,” with pupils developing “independence and resilience” through activities like residential trips and charity fundraising.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
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 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 92% |
| 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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