Torkington Primary School
Stockport, SK7 6NR · Stockport · primary school
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6th 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 — 9.7/10 against 2,118 of them, against 9.8/10 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 | 90.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.90 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Torkington Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 90.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 31.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. 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 (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art Club, Mini Art Club, Coding Club, Mini Coding Club, DT Club, Science Club, Performance Club, and Keep Active Club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 233 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 specific activities are included in the Keep Active Club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Torkington Primary School
Overview
Torkington Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy and achieve well. Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour, and staff ensure that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), receive effective support. The curriculum is generally well designed, though clarity in some subjects and alignment in early reading require attention.
Strengths
- The early years curriculum is "well designed" and "dovetails effectively" into Year 1, preparing children for future learning.
- Pupils feel safe, with staff being "quick and effective at sorting out any incidents of bullying."
- There is a "strong and very effective focus on diversity," ensuring pupils are "well prepared for life in modern Britain."
- Teachers adapt teaching effectively so that pupils with SEND "complete the same work as other pupils" and achieve well.
- Governors are "supportive and challenging," providing an overview of achievement in English and mathematics.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure pupils with SEND read books that "match the sounds that they have been taught" to support fluency and confidence.
- In a few subjects, the knowledge pupils should learn is unclear; leaders must ensure "clarity in what teachers want pupils to know" by the end of each block of work.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders being alert to issues and working well with professionals to ensure families and pupils receive the help they need to be safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 93% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 90% |
| 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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