Moorfield Primary School is a primary school in Stockport, serving pupils aged 4 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.
Moorfield Primary School currently has around 396 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.3% boys and 44.7% girls. Around 7.6% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 4.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 7.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (81.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Lyndhurst Avenue, Stockport, SK7 5HP |
| Website: | www.moorfield.stockport.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01614834521 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Stockport |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Paul Anderson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 134883 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/09/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 396 |
| Number of Boys: | 219 |
| Number of Girls: | 177 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 7.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 81.30% | 322 |
| Other Mixed | 2.50% | 10 |
| Pakistani | 2.30% | 9 |
| Indian | 2.30% | 9 |
| Other Asian | 2.00% | 8 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.00% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 1.50% | 6 |
| Other White | 1.50% | 6 |
| Chinese | 1.50% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.80% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.80% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 2 |
| African | 0.50% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 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 | 3,123 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorfield Primary School Lyndhurst Avenue , Hazel Grove SK7 5HP | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorfield Infant School Lyndhurst Avenue , Hazel Grove SK7 5HP | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorfield Junior School Lyndhurst Avenue , Hazel Grove SK7 5HP | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Carisbrooke Avenue , Hazel Grove SK7 5PL | - not rated | 292 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury Hall Primary School Shepley Drive , Hazel Grove SK7 6LE | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Grove High School Jacksons Lane , Hazel Grove SK7 5JX | 3out of 4 | 301 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Grove High School Jacksons Lane , Hazel Grove SK7 5JX | - not rated | 301 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hazel Grove High School Jacksons Lane , Hazel Grove SK7 5JX | - not rated | 301 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramhall County High School Seal Road , Bramhall SK7 2JT | - not rated | 1,630 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramhall High School Seal Road , Bramhall SK7 2JT | 3out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 3,057 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurus Grace Jacksons Lane , SK7 5JX | - not rated | 301 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury Court School London Road North , Poynton SK12 1BZ | - not rated | 1,546 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Stockport Grammar School Buxton Road , SK2 7AF | - not rated | 2,211 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Star of the Sea School Bramhall Parish Hall , Bramhall Lane South SK7 2EF | - not rated | 2,460 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oriel Bank 12 Devonshire Park Road , Davenport SK2 6JP | - not rated | 2,718 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.