Thorn Grove Primary School
Cheadle, SK8 7LD · Stockport · primary school
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9th 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 — 9.0/10 against 4,035 of them, against 8.6/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Thorn Grove Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 17.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 214 pupils against a stated capacity of 250. 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 expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school handle transitions between key stages?
What Ofsted said about Thorn Grove Primary School
Overview
Thorn Grove Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a positive start to education with "high levels of ambition" for pupils’ learning. Pupils are "well mannered and considerate," benefiting from positive relationships with staff and a curriculum that prepares them well for the next stage of education.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and effective in most subjects, with "effective systems" in place to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Phonics teaching is consistent and accurate, helping many pupils become "fluent readers by the end of key stage 1."
- Behaviour is positive, with "clear rules and routines" creating calm classrooms where learning is "rarely interrupted."
- Attendance is high, supported by "effective" systems that quickly identify and address concerns.
- Governors provide "effective support and challenge," while staff appreciate changes to workload and well-being policies.
Areas to improve
- In one or two subjects, the school has not "finalised its curriculum thinking," making it difficult for teachers to prioritise knowledge and leading to gaps in some pupils’ learning. The school must refine this thinking to clarify what and when pupils should learn.
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 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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