Mersey Vale Primary School

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

Stockport, SK42BZ Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

48

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
50.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 59.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
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
24 April 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Valley Road
Heaton Mersey
Stockport, SK42BZ
Phone
1614427535
Website
merseyvale.stockport.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
106059
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Valley Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, SK4 2BZ
Website
www.merseyvale.stockport.sch.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
210 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
214
Free School Meals
33.0% (71 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.3% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
59.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 104.0
2023 101.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
24
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
214 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.0 per year)

Up 3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Working together for a brighter future"

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Catherine Whitehead warmly welcomes families, emphasising a caring, inclusive and supportive school with strong home–school partnerships and the motto 'Working together for a brighter future'.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club After School Club

Sports

After School Sports Clubs

Facilities

Forest School Outdoor Learning Environment Class libraries

Curriculum Highlights

Read Write Inc phonics scheme used for early reading (Nursery to Year 2) with a 'three read' approach Collins Big Cat Reading Scheme used from Year 2 for a range of fiction and non-fiction VIPERS comprehension questioning used from Year 2 to Year 6 World Book Day and Brilliant Books week to promote reading for pleasure Author workshops and regular opportunities to engage with real-life authors Curriculum personalised to learners and linked to the National Curriculum; use of Learning By Question (LBQ) online resources

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Admissions Criteria

Stockport Local Authority manages admissions for nursery and reception. The published admission number is 30. Applications must be made online by the set deadlines; all allocations are made by the Local Authority, not the school. A place in Nursery does not guarantee a Reception place, and a place in Year 6 does not guarantee secondary placement.

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