The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp 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)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 222
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Stockport
- Head
- Mr Luke Redfearn (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Prospect Vale, Heald Green, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 3RJ
Town setting
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Peel Hall Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Oakgrove School
Special school · 1.3km away
Lady Barn House School
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Prospect Vale Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Prospect Vale Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Prospect Vale Primary School?
Prospect Vale Primary School currently has 222 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Prospect Vale Primary School take?
Prospect Vale Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Prospect Vale Primary School?
Prospect Vale Primary School is in Cheadle, SK8 3RJ, in the Stockport local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Prospect Vale Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Prospect Vale Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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