Dial Park Primary School is a primary school in Stockport, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Dial Park Primary School currently has around 350 pupils on roll, which is about 111% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.6% boys and 45.4% girls. Around 44.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (80.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Half Moon Lane, Stockport, SK2 5LB |
| Website: | www.dialparkprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01614831445 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Stockport |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr James Clark |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150460 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/01/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 315 |
| Number of Pupils: | 350 |
| Number of Boys: | 191 |
| Number of Girls: | 159 |
| White British | 80.90% | 283 |
| Other Mixed | 3.10% | 11 |
| Other Asian | 2.30% | 8 |
| African | 1.70% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.40% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 1.40% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 1.40% | 5 |
| Other White | 1.40% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 4 |
| Chinese | 1.10% | 4 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 1.10% | 4 |
| Indian | 0.90% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offerton Hall Nursery School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | - not rated | 361 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dial Park Primary School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dial Park Primary School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Offerton Hall Primary School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | - not rated | 361 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | 3out of 4 | 473 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Catholic Primary School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | - not rated | 473 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offerton School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5DS | - not rated | 889 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport School Mile End Lane , SK2 6BW | 3out of 4 | 1,665 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marple Hall High School Hill Top Drive , Marple SK6 6LB | - not rated | 2,075 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Marple Hall School Hill Top Drive , Marple SK6 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,075 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marple Hall School Hill Top Drive , Marple SK6 6LB | - not rated | 2,075 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 2,098 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill High School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5DS | 4out of 4 | 889 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lisburne School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5GP | - not rated | 1,031 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lisburne School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5GP | 4out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Choices School Bongs House , Bongs Road SK2 5HB | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Curzon Road , Offerton SK2 5DG | - not rated | 1,217 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.