The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 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.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 382
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 4.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Head
- Mrs Jo Carvell
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Clumber Road, Poynton, Cheshire, SK12 1NW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Vernon Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Vernon Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Vernon Primary School?
Vernon Primary School currently has 382 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Vernon Primary School take?
Vernon Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Vernon Primary School?
Vernon Primary School is in Poynton, SK12 1NW, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Vernon Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Vernon Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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