Torkington Primary School

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

Stockport, SK76NR Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

71

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
65.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 77.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
76.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 19.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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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
2 October 2012
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Torkington Road
Hazel Grove
Stockport, SK76NR

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
106081
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Torkington Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 6NR
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
250 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
225
Free School Meals
4.4% (10 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.8% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.4%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
5.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
77.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
19.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
108.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
77.0 (+18.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
5.1 (12.4 below average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
19.0 (+11.7 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 108.0 109.0
2023 108.0 109.0

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
25
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
225 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Growth Mindset Inclusive Ethos No Child Left Behind

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Andy Buckler emphasising best possible outcomes, Growth Mindset, inclusive ethos, and wellbeing, with pupil voice and high expectations.

SEND Provision

Turn the Page Counselling is available on site to support pupils' wellbeing and emotional needs.

Financial Information

30 Hours Nursery Provision includes 15 hours free early education; additional 15 hours may be chargeable for eligible families; nursery provision can be extended with before/after school care; see Stockport local authority for eligibility.

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