The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 82% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
82%
+20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 453
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 7.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Stockport
- Head
- Mrs Gemma Collins (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Didsbury Road, Didsbury Road Primary School, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 3HB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 346m away
St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 348m away
Stella Maris School
Independent · 415m away
Freshfield Nursery School
Nursery · 426m away
Mersey Vale Primary School
Primary · 687m away
Willow Bank Independent School
Independent · 1.2km away
Norris Bank Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Didsbury Road Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Didsbury Road Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Didsbury Road Primary School?
Didsbury Road Primary School currently has 453 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Didsbury Road Primary School take?
Didsbury Road Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Didsbury Road Primary School?
Didsbury Road Primary School is in Stockport, SK4 3HB, in the Stockport local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Didsbury Road Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Didsbury Road Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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