Ladybridge Primary School is a primary school in Cheadle, serving pupils aged 3 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.
Ladybridge Primary School currently has around 161 pupils on roll, which is about 85% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 59.6% boys and 40.4% girls. Around 43.5% 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 8.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27.2%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 9 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (53.4%).
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: | Councillor Lane, Cheadle, SK8 2JF |
| Website: | https://www.ladybridge.stockport.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01614285445 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Stockport |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Tom Bolan-Ashworth |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 106054 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/10/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 189 |
| Number of Pupils: | 161 |
| Number of Boys: | 96 |
| Number of Girls: | 65 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 27.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 53.40% | 86 |
| Other Asian | 9.90% | 16 |
| Pakistani | 6.80% | 11 |
| Other Mixed | 6.20% | 10 |
| Indian | 5.60% | 9 |
| Chinese | 5.00% | 8 |
| Other White | 4.30% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 1.90% | 3 |
| African | 1.90% | 3 |
| Other Black | 1.20% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.20% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.60% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adswood Nursery School Arnfield Road , Adswood SK3 8PJ | - not rated | 1,410 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | - not rated | 2,091 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | - not rated | 2,692 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladybridge Primary School Councillor Lane , SK8 2JF | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orrishmere Primary School Worcester Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5NW | - not rated | 688 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Tree Primary School Queens Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HH | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Demmings Infant School Demmings Road , SK8 2LF | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowbank Primary School Councillor Lane , SK8 2LE | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Manor County Secondary School North Downs Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 1,366 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Academy Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avondale High School Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | 4out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Davenport School Frewland Avenue , Davenport SK3 8UA | - not rated | 2,414 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,366 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport College Wellington Road South , SK1 3UQ | - not rated | 2,838 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 3,216 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pear Tree Specialist Support High School Worcester Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5NW | - not rated | 685 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Danyers College North Downs Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 1,366 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanifah Small School 185-187 Stockport Road , SK8 2DP | - not rated | 1,441 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon School Whitelea Drive , Adswood SK3 8PF | - not rated | 1,469 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pendlebury Centre Edgeley Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.