The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 90% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
90%
+28.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
31%
+23.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 234
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 5.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Stockport
- Head
- Mr A Buckler (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Torkington Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 6NR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Simon's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hazel Grove Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Norbury Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Warren Wood Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Dial Park Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Moorfield Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Choices School
Independent · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Torkington Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Torkington Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Torkington Primary School?
Torkington Primary School currently has 234 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Torkington Primary School take?
Torkington Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Torkington Primary School?
Torkington Primary School is in Stockport, SK7 6NR, in the Stockport local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Torkington Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Torkington Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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