The short version
Above-average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 223
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 20.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Stockport
- Head
- Mr Phil Ryan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Troutbeck Road, Gatley, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 4RR
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Lum Head Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lum Head Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lum Head Primary School?
Lum Head Primary School currently has 223 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lum Head Primary School take?
Lum Head Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lum Head Primary School?
Lum Head Primary School is in Cheadle, SK8 4RR, in the Stockport local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lum Head Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lum Head Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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