Styal Primary School
Wilmslow, SK9 4JE · Cheshire East · primary school
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48th of 114 primary schools in Cheshire East we can score, 124 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 — 6.2/10 against 3,352 of them, against 5.8/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Styal Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 13% achieved it, 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 (6.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 100 pupils against a stated capacity of 119. 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 are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available for pupils to join after the main teaching day? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll of 100?
What Ofsted said about Styal Primary School
Overview
Styal Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a friendly atmosphere where pupils feel safe and cared for. The school maintains high expectations for learning, with effective support ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve well.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy school due to "positive relationships" with staff and peers, creating a "friendly atmosphere" where they feel safe.
- The curriculum in most subjects is clearly designed with "small steps in learning," helping pupils "remember the content of the curriculum well."
- Effective support is in place for pupils with SEND, with needs identified early and "specialist sensory programmes" used to meet their requirements.
- A new phonics curriculum has brought "consistency" in teaching, allowing staff to provide "comprehensive support" for pupils needing extra help.
- Governors are "knowledgeable about the school" and take account of staff well-being when making changes.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, the school has not defined clearly enough "what pupils should learn and when this will happen," making it difficult to address gaps in knowledge.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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