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Adswood Primary School

Stockport, SK3 8PQPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
52%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
2.1×
Oversubscribed
71 apps / 34 places
Ranking
#10,296
of 13,686 nationally

About Adswood Primary School

If you're a parent considering Adswood Primary School, the feedback from other families is overwhelmingly positive. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering the period from September 2024 to September 2025, a remarkable 94% of respondents said they would recommend the school. The responses paint a picture of a school where children feel safe and happy, with 82% strongly agreeing that their child feels safe and 76% strongly agreeing their child is happy. Communication with parents is a clear strength, with 88% strongly agreeing the school lets them know how their child is doing, and 82% strongly agreeing the school makes them aware of what their child will learn. This level of parental satisfaction is reflected in the school's popularity; for the 2025/26 academic year, Adswood was oversubscribed, receiving 71 applications for 34 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.09. Of those, 32 offers went to first-preference applicants out of 33 first-preference applications, indicating strong local demand.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGarners Lane, Stockport, Stockport, SK3 8PQ
HeadteacherMichelle Smart
Local AuthorityStockport
Number of Pupils305
Free School Meals (FSM)61.0%
School Capacity305 / 360 (85% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education

Good

Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade

Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryForest SchoolDining HallArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

DanceCricketFootballAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubChoirDramaScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:40

After-school care

15:15-17:45

Source: adswood-pri.stockport.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Adswood Primary School

Adswood Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.