The short version
Above-average SATs results. 76% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 320
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 30.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Stockport
- Head
- Mrs Debbie Grindrod (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
December 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
September 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Buxton Road, Heaviley, Stockport, Cheshire, SK2 6NX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHulme Hall Grammar School
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Aquinas College
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Cale Green Primary School
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Banks Lane Infant School
Primary · 926m away
Banks Lane Junior School
Primary · 926m away
Stockport School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Stockport Grammar School
Independent · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St George's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St George's Church of England Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St George's Church of England Primary School?
St George's Church of England Primary School currently has 320 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St George's Church of England Primary School take?
St George's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St George's Church of England Primary School?
St George's Church of England Primary School is in Stockport, SK2 6NX, in the Stockport local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St George's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St George's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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