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Dial Park Primary School

Stockport, SK2 5LBPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
29 1st-choice / 32 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Dial Park Primary School

Dial Park Primary School sits within Stockport local authority, a borough where only seven of 86 primary schools hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating. The school itself is rated Good, a grade it has maintained consistently across its two most recent inspections, the latest taking place in 2023. Among its local peers, the top-performing primaries in Stockport include Gatley Primary School, St John’s Church of England Primary School, and Bradshaw Hall Primary School, which rank highest on the local context measure. Dial Park is a mixed, state-funded primary for children aged two to eleven, with a nursery on site. It serves a notably diverse intake: 44.4 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average, and the school’s capacity of 315 is exceeded by its current roll of 350 pupils, indicating strong local demand.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHalf Moon Lane, Stockport, Stockport, SK2 5LB
HeadteacherJames Clark
Local AuthorityStockport
Number of Pupils350
Free School Meals (FSM)44.4%
School Capacity350 / 315 (111% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Music RoomsSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

GymnasticsAthleticsNetballSwimmingRoundersCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaScience ClubChoirFilm Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dial Park Primary School

Dial Park 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.