Gatley Primary School is a primary school in Stockport, serving pupils aged 3 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.
Gatley Primary School currently has around 636 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.3% boys and 46.7% girls. Around 6.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5.6%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 48.7%. pakistani pupils make up about 19.5%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Hawthorn Road, Stockport, SK8 4NB |
| Website: | www.gatleyprimary.com |
| Telephone: | 01614286180 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Stockport |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Gemma Norman |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 141275 |
Ofsted inspection date: 23/07/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 650 |
| Number of Pupils: | 636 |
| Number of Boys: | 339 |
| Number of Girls: | 297 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 5.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 48.70% | 310 |
| Pakistani | 19.50% | 124 |
| Other Asian | 4.10% | 26 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.80% | 24 |
| Indian | 3.80% | 24 |
| White and Asian | 3.50% | 22 |
| Other Mixed | 3.30% | 21 |
| Other White | 3.30% | 21 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.80% | 18 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.00% | 13 |
| Unclassified | 2.00% | 13 |
| Chinese | 1.10% | 7 |
| African | 1.10% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfair Nursery School Ashgate Avenue , Crossacres M22 7ZE | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gresty Nursery School Ashurst Road , Peel Hall M22 5AU | - not rated | 2,007 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatley Primary School Hawthorn Road , Gatley SK8 4NB | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatley Primary School Hawthorn Road , Gatley SK8 4NB | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossacres Primary School Crossacres Road , Wythenshawe M22 5AD | - not rated | 895 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossacres Infant School Crossacres Road , Wythenshawe M22 5AD | - not rated | 895 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossacres Primary Academy Crossacres Road , Wythenshawe M22 5AD | 4out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kingsway School Foxland Road , SK8 4QX | 2out of 4 | 850 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway County Secondary School Foxland Road , Gatley SK8 4QX | - not rated | 850 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway School Foxland Road , SK8 4QX | - not rated | 850 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Manchester High School Woodhouse Lane , M22 9TH | - not rated | 1,828 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | - not rated | 2,455 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 2,623 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School Crossacres Road , M22 5DR | 4out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School Crossacres Road , Wythenshawe M22 5DR | - not rated | 1,058 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Young Lives The Addy Young People's Centre , Woodhouse Lane M22 9TF | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Barn House School , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | - not rated | 1,780 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcroft School The Together Trust Centre , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | - not rated | 1,983 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.