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Mersey Vale Primary School
Valley Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 2BZ, Stockport
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.7 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
186
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 63% of students achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 56% nationally. While the percentage of pupils reaching a higher standard is relatively low at 4%, the school still offers a supportive environment for children aged 3 to 11, with better performance than 43% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 24 April 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani40.3%
White British15.6%
Other9.7%
Asian Other8.6%
Black African5.9%
Asian Indian4.3%
Mixed Other3.8%
White Other3.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Asian Chinese1.6%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Black Caribbean0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Location
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53.40972, -2.19090 · SK4 2BZ
School details
Local authorityStockport
RegionNorth West
URN106059
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Mersey Vale Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Mersey Vale Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 April 2024.
Is Mersey Vale Primary School a good school?
Mersey Vale Primary School scores 42.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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