Great Moor Infant School is a primary school in Stockport, serving pupils aged 3 to 7. The school is a community school 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.

Great Moor Infant School currently has around 265 pupils on roll, which is about 116% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.2% boys and 43.8% girls. Around 4.0% 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.

Overall absence at the school is 4.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.9%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (76.6%).

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.

School Information

Address: Southwood Road, Stockport, SK2 7DG
Website: www.greatmoor-inf.stockport.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01614830242
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Stockport
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Yvonne Dobson
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 106048

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 30/01/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 7
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 229
Number of Pupils: 265
Number of Boys: 149
Number of Girls: 116

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 8.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British76.60%203
Indian9.80%26
Other White3.00%8
White and Black Caribbean1.90%5
African1.50%4
White and Asian1.50%4
Unclassified1.10%3
Other Asian1.10%3
Pakistani1.10%3
Irish0.80%2
Other Mixed0.80%2
White and Black African0.80%2
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Offerton Hall Nursery School
Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB
- not rated 1,848 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Adswood Nursery School
Arnfield Road , Adswood SK3 8PJ
- not rated 2,124 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Hollywood Park Nursery School
Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ
- not rated 3,215 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Great Moor Infant School
Southwood Road , Great Moor SK2 7DG
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Great Moor Junior School
Great Moor Junior School , Southwood Road SK2 7DG
3out of 4 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St George's Church of England Primary School
Buxton Road , Heaviley SK2 6NX
2out of 4 1,413 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St George's CofE Junior School
Buxton Road , Heaviley SK2 6NX
- not rated 1,413 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St George's CofE Infant School
Bramhall Lane , SK2 6HY
- not rated 1,473 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stockport School
Mile End Lane , SK2 6BW
3out of 4 449 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Davenport School
Frewland Avenue , Davenport SK3 8UA
- not rated 1,102 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hazel Grove High School
Jacksons Lane , Hazel Grove SK7 5JX
3out of 4 2,098 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hazel Grove High School
Jacksons Lane , Hazel Grove SK7 5JX
- not rated 2,098 yd Community school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Hazel Grove High School
Jacksons Lane , Hazel Grove SK7 5JX
- not rated 2,098 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Aquinas College
Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH
- not rated 1,100 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Stockport College
Wellington Road South , SK1 3UQ
- not rated 2,451 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stockport Grammar School
Buxton Road , SK2 7AF
- not rated 263 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Oriel Bank
12 Devonshire Park Road , Davenport SK2 6JP
- not rated 984 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Hillcrest Grammar School
Beech Avenue , SK3 8HB
- not rated 1,529 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Hulme Hall Grammar School
Beech Avenue , Stockport SK3 8HA
- not rated 1,530 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Laurus Grace
Jacksons Lane , SK7 5JX
- not rated 2,098 yd Free schools alternative provision No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.