Lower Park School is a primary school in Stockport, serving pupils aged 4 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.
Lower Park School currently has around 276 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.6% boys and 46.4% girls. Around 3.6% 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.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (89.5%).
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.
| Address: | Hazelbadge Road, Stockport, SK12 1HE |
| Website: | www.lowerpark.cheshire.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01625872560 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Cheshire East |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Amelia Lomas |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151153 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 280 |
| Number of Pupils: | 276 |
| Number of Boys: | 148 |
| Number of Girls: | 128 |
| White British | 89.50% | 247 |
| Other White | 3.60% | 10 |
| Other Mixed | 2.20% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 1.80% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.10% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 0.40% | 1 |
| African | 0.40% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lostock Hall Primary School Mallard Crescent , Poynton SK12 1XG | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Hall Primary School Mallard Crescent , Poynton SK12 1XG | - not rated | 821 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vernon Junior School Clumber Road , Poynton SK12 1NW | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vernon Infant School Bulkeley Road , Poynton SK12 1NW | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vernon Primary School Clumber Road , SK12 1NW | 4out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poynton High School Yew Tree Lane , Poynton SK12 1PU | 3out of 4 | 1,714 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poynton High School Yew Tree Lane , Poynton SK12 1PU | - not rated | 1,714 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Grove High School Jacksons Lane , Hazel Grove SK7 5JX | 3out of 4 | 2,365 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Grove High School Jacksons Lane , Hazel Grove SK7 5JX | - not rated | 2,365 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hazel Grove High School Jacksons Lane , Hazel Grove SK7 5JX | - not rated | 2,365 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norbury Court School London Road North , Poynton SK12 1BZ | - not rated | 1,971 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Laurus Grace Jacksons Lane , SK7 5JX | - not rated | 2,365 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star of the Sea School Bramhall Parish Hall , Bramhall Lane South SK7 2EF | - not rated | 2,691 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Syddal Park School 33 Syddal Road , Bramhall SK7 1AB | - not rated | 2,760 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford Preparatory and Nursery School Chester Road , Woodford SK7 1PS | - not rated | 3,106 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.