Arden Primary School
About Arden Primary School
Arden Primary School sits within Stockport local authority, a borough with 86 primary schools of which seven hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating. The school itself ranks 46th out of 67 primaries in Stockport on the key stage 2 expected standard measure, placing it in the bottom half of the local league table. Among its closest competitors in the area, the top-performing peers are Gatley Primary School, St John's Church of England Primary School, and Bradshaw Hall Primary School, all of which score significantly higher on the same ranking metric. The nearest Outstanding-rated school to Arden is Alexandra Park Primary School, roughly four kilometres away. For parents weighing up options within Stockport, Arden sits in a competitive landscape where a handful of schools pull ahead on academic measures, but it remains a solidly performing state primary serving a diverse catchment.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Jul 2024Latest monitoring visit (24 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 19 Feb 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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