The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 109
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 19.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Gaulton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
April 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Altrincham Road, Styal, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 4JE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLacey Green Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Pownall Hall School
Independent · 1.6km away
Wilmslow Grange Community Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 2.0km away
Handforth Grange Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Gorsey Bank Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Aurora Summerfields School
Independent · 2.5km away
Wilmslow Preparatory School
Independent · 2.6km away
Outwood Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Styal Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Styal Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Styal Primary School?
Styal Primary School currently has 109 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Styal Primary School take?
Styal Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Styal Primary School?
Styal Primary School is in Wilmslow, SK9 4JE, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Styal Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Styal Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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