Woodley Primary School
Stockport, SK6 1LH · Stockport · primary school
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65th 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 the 4,275 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8/10 among them, against 1.9/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Woodley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% 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%. An Ofsted inspection in February 2026 assessed the school under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8 out of 10 among them, against 1.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club, an after-school club, and participation in the Children’s Shakespeare Festival.
Getting in
The published school roll is 384 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 steps are taken to improve attainment in the areas identified during the recent inspection? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Woodley Primary School
Overview
Woodley Primary School is undergoing significant improvement under new leadership, with safeguarding standards met and early years provision rated at the expected standard. However, overall achievement, attendance, and behaviour are currently rated as needing attention, with leaders acknowledging that it is "too soon to see the consistent impact" of recent changes across the whole school.
Strengths
- Early years provision is "markedly successful," with a "well designed" curriculum and "warm and caring relationships" helping children make a positive start.
- Safeguarding is effective, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Personal development is strong, with pupils well-prepared for life in modern Britain through initiatives like ‘CARE’ days and leadership roles.
- Leaders have "accurately identified the school’s strengths" and are making "proportionate" actions to improve teaching and attendance.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must support staff in delivering the curriculum "consistently well" and ensure assessment strategies identify errors and gaps in knowledge "swiftly."
- The attendance strategy requires stronger impact to raise rates, particularly for disadvantaged pupils, with "swift action" needed when necessary.
- Staff need support to consistently apply expectations to challenge "low-level misbehaviour" and reduce disruptions to learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," noting that leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 39% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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