Vernon Park Primary School
Stockport, SK1 2NF · Stockport · primary school
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68th 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 — 0.5/10 against 2,671 of them, against 0.9/10 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 | 39.0 · 8 | 62% | 0.46 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Vernon Park Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 39.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Lego, Gardening, Dance, and Mindfulness Clubs, or take part in Cross Country. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 312 pupils against a stated capacity of 355. 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 strategies are used to help children progress to the higher standard? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Vernon Park Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Vernon Park Primary School enjoy a "welcoming, friendly and caring community" with positive relationships and good behaviour. However, the quality of education and leadership require improvement because curriculum content is not consistently clear, meaning pupils "do not consistently learn what the school intended" and consequently "do not achieve as well as they should."
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, listen attentively, and show "care and consideration towards each other."
- Early reading is a priority, with a suitable phonics programme helping pupils make "secure progress" and read with "increased fluency."
- The school provides "high-quality pastoral support" and accurately identifies needs for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils take on meaningful leadership roles, such as ‘restorative champions’, and benefit from a "well-designed outdoor curriculum."
- Staff feel leaders are "caring and consider their workload," contributing to a calm and orderly atmosphere.
Areas to improve
- The school must clarify the "essential knowledge that pupils must learn" across all subjects and the early years so teachers know exactly what to teach and when.
- Staff need to use assessment strategies more effectively to identify and address "gaps in pupils’ knowledge" and misconceptions.
- Leaders must establish a "sufficiently clear oversight of curriculum effectiveness" to ensure the curriculum is implemented as designed and has the intended impact on achievement.
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 | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 39% |
| 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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