Arden Primary School
77%
Capacity
514
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Arden Primary School
Arden Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Stockport community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 514 pupils on roll, operating at 77% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Arden Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Julia Dunn, it falls under Stockport local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10233rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 46th out of 67 in Stockport.
Arden Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 108 applications for 56 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 55 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Arden Primary School include Library, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Swimming, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Art Club, Book Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32.1%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Stockport, Arden Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Osborne Street, Stockport, Stockport, SK6 2EX |
| Headteacher | Julia Dunn |
| Local Authority | Stockport |
| Number of Pupils | 514 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.1% |
| School Capacity | 514 / 670 (77% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (24 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Feb 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)
10233rd of 13,686
Nationally
1485th of 2,065
In North West
46th of 67
In Stockport
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
52%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
46%
'23/24
52%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed56
108
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
55 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Osborne Street, Stockport
Stockport, SK6 2EX
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