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Vernon Park Primary School
Peak Street, Stockport, Cheshire, SK1 2NF, Stockport
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.5 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
326
Capacity
355
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With 84% of parents expressing satisfaction, the school demonstrates a decent level of community support despite its Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement." While the percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is low at 39%, it ranks in the top 7% nationally for expected attainment, indicating potential for growth. Limited published data suggests areas for development, but parental feedback reflects a generally positive sentiment.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 39% | Bottom 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (31 responses)
★★★★★3.9
My child feels safe
94%
School keeps me informed
94%
My child makes good progress
90%
My child is happy
87%
Good range of subjects
87%
Behaviour is good
87%
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
I'd recommend this school
84%
School has high expectations
81%
Progress is communicated
81%
School supports development
77%
School responds to concerns
68%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.3%
Black African4.0%
Asian Pakistani4.0%
Asian Indian3.4%
Other3.4%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Asian Other2.8%
White Other2.5%
Mixed Other2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Asian Chinese1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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53.41136, -2.14731 · SK1 2NF
School details
Local authorityStockport
RegionNorth West
URN106082
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Vernon Park Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Vernon Park Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2025.
Is Vernon Park Primary School a good school?
Vernon Park Primary School scores 4.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Vernon Park Primary School?
Based on 31 Ofsted Parent View responses, Vernon Park Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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