Greave Primary School is a primary school in Stockport, serving pupils aged 5 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.

Greave Primary School currently has around 357 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.9% boys and 50.1% girls. Around 10.1% 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 4.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (81.5%).

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: Werneth Road, Stockport, SK6 1HR
Website: www.greaveprimary.co.uk/
Telephone: 01614306318
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Stockport
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Jennie Williams
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 106050

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 06/07/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 5 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 355
Number of Pupils: 357
Number of Boys: 178
Number of Girls: 179

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 12% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British81.50%291
Unclassified9.50%34
Other White1.70%6
Pakistani1.40%5
White and Black Caribbean1.40%5
Other Asian1.40%5
Other Mixed1.10%4
White and Asian0.80%3
African0.60%2
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.30%1
Irish0.30%1
Bangladeshi0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Indian0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Below Average (-2.1)
Writing: Average (-0.3)
Maths: Average (0.7)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
53%
Town average
62%
Local authority average
59%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
4%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
8%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
103.0
Town average
105.6
Local authority average
104.9
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
105.0
Town average
104.7
Local authority average
104.0
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Greave Primary School
Werneth Road , Woodley SK6 1HR
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Woodley Primary School
Sherwood Road , Woodley SK6 1LH
3out of 4 787 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Woodley Infant School
Sherwood Road , Woodley SK6 1LH
- not rated 787 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Woodley Junior School
Sherwood Road , Woodley SK6 1LH
- not rated 787 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Romiley Primary School
Sandy Lane , Romiley SK6 4NE
3out of 4 1,032 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Harrytown Catholic High School
Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BU
- not rated 1,947 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Bredbury School
Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX
- not rated 2,100 yd Community school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Werneth School
Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX
- not rated 2,100 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Werneth School
Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX
1out of 4 2,101 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Alder Community High School
Mottram Old Road , Gee Cross SK14 5NJ
2out of 4 2,741 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Agricultural and Rural Centre
5 Quarry Road , Romiley SK6 4BA
- not rated 1,405 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Overdale School
Powicke Drive , Romiley SK6 3EF
- not rated 2,547 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bankside Special School
Grange Road , SK14 5NU
- not rated 2,878 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Columbus House
Bridge House, 1 Stuart Road , SK6 2SR
- not rated 2,880 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Bridge House School
1 Stuart Road , Bredbury SK6 2SR
- not rated 2,880 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.