Whitehill Primary School
Stockport, SK4 1PB · Stockport · primary school
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38th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.4/10 against 845 of them, against 3.9/10 nationally. 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Whitehill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Forest School, the Cheerleading Club (Whitehill Sapphires), and the Football Team. A breakfast club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 196 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical Forest School session involve for younger children? How does the school manage the transition for pupils moving to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about Whitehill Primary School
Overview
Whitehill Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a safe and happy environment where pupils are eager to attend. Leaders maintain high expectations for learning, resulting in a calm, purposeful atmosphere where pupils thrive on outdoor opportunities and extra-curricular activities.
Strengths
- Pupils are "safe and happy" with positive relationships, noting they have "lots of grown-ups that they can talk to" about worries.
- The curriculum is "ambitious for all pupils," including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who "learn well" due to effective support systems.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; the phonics programme is delivered well, and "most pupils have developed a love of reading."
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm," presenting information clearly to help pupils build understanding.
- The governing body "understands the school well" and supports leaders effectively, while parents hold the school in "high regard."
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers do not use assessment strategies effectively to identify precise knowledge, leaving some pupils with "gaps in the subject vocabulary."
- The school should ensure recently updated curriculums in these subjects are fully implemented so pupils develop "deeper knowledge and understanding of key concepts."
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 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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