The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 39% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
39%
-23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 326
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 25.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Stockport
- Head
- Mrs Claire Lee (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
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Peak Street, Stockport, Cheshire, SK1 2NF
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Vernon Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Vernon Park Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Vernon Park Primary School?
Vernon Park Primary School currently has 326 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Vernon Park Primary School take?
Vernon Park Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Vernon Park Primary School?
Vernon Park Primary School is in Stockport, SK1 2NF, in the Stockport local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Vernon Park Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Vernon Park Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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