Great Moor Junior School is a primary school in Stockport, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. 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 Junior School currently has around 313 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.8% boys and 49.2% girls. Around 11.8% 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 3.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (78%).
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: | Great Moor Junior School, Stockport, SK2 7DG |
| Website: | https://www.greatmoor-jun.stockport.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01614834987 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Stockport |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Kate Bushaway |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 106049 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/06/2012
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 324 |
| Number of Pupils: | 313 |
| Number of Boys: | 159 |
| Number of Girls: | 154 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 78.00% | 244 |
| Indian | 5.80% | 18 |
| Other Asian | 4.20% | 13 |
| White and Asian | 2.60% | 8 |
| Other White | 2.20% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.60% | 5 |
| Other Mixed | 1.60% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 1.00% | 3 |
| African | 1.00% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.60% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.30% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.