The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% 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 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 426
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Stockport
- Head
- Mr Peter Langridge (Headteacher@Woodley-Pri.Stockport.Sch.Uk)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Location
Sherwood Road, Woodley, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 1LH
Town setting
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Within 2.5 kmGreave Primary School
Primary · 720m away
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Primary · 1.1km away
Romiley Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Agricultural and Rural Centre
Independent · 1.6km away
St John Fisher RC Primary School, Denton
Primary · 1.7km away
St John Fisher RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Denton
Primary · 1.7km away
Manor Green Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
St Christopher's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Woodley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Woodley Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Woodley Primary School?
Woodley Primary School currently has 426 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Woodley Primary School take?
Woodley Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Woodley Primary School?
Woodley Primary School is in Stockport, SK6 1LH, in the Stockport local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Woodley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Woodley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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