Etchells Primary School

A good community school school in Stockport. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Etchells Primary School.

Cheadle, SK83DL Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
54.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 64.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
54.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 9.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
20 September 2016
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
East Avenue
Heald Green
Cheadle, SK83DL
Phone
1614371792
Website
etchells.stockport.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
106045
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
East Avenue, Heald Green, Cheadle, SK8 3DL
Website
www.etchells.stockport.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
470 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
412
Free School Meals
14.9% (61 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.6% (15 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
64.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
9.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 106.0
2023 105.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
23 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
46
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
412 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural development (SMSC) Knowledge, Exploration and Communication 5 Bee Rules Inclusion and Education for All

Etchells has a multi-cultural community and engages with diverse organisations such as NSPCC, Ethnic Diversity Service, Bible Encounters, Cheadle Mosque and Long Lane Church. The school also celebrates cultural diversity (e.g., Christmas and Eid cards) and works with the PTA to support community and cultural events.

Head Teacher's Message

Etchells is a vibrant, happy, welcoming school with an engaging, inclusive environment. Ofsted (October 2021) judged it GOOD with OUTSTANDING Early Years and Leadership & Management. The curriculum is built around Knowledge, Exploration and Communication, responds to learners’ interests, and aims to be challenging, fun and purposeful. The school has a Forest School on site, a Resource Base for SEND, a 40-place on-site nursery, and provides before and after school provision.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Busy Bees Club Computer Club Athletics Club Library/Reading Club

Sports

Swimming Invasion Games

Facilities

Huge school field Forest School areas Several big playgrounds Adventure trail Ball court Music garden Bike track Log cabin ICT suite

Curriculum Highlights

Forest School (on site) SMSC provision and PSHE curriculum Metacognition at Etchells Online Safety Dyslexia Information Beliefs and Values Education (RE) Phonics & KS1 Reading Computing Art Design and Technology Science History Geography Music Maths PE EYFS

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Before and after school provision (Busy Bees Club)

SEND Provision

Resource Base for children with specific special educational needs; inclusive philosophy with SEND children integrated in all classes where appropriate.

Admissions Criteria

Oversubscription criteria: A) Looked after children or previously looked after children. B) Children with highly exceptional medical/social reasons evidenced by professionals in CAF or Early Health Assessment. C) Any other applicants, in order of straight line distance. D) Applications received after the closing date, ordered by A and C.

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