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Didsbury Road Primary School

Stockport, SK4 3HBPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2024
KS2 Results
77%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
60 1st-choice / 59 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2071 of 13,686 nationally

About Didsbury Road Primary School

Didsbury Road Primary School is a state-funded, mixed primary in Stockport that is currently operating close to its full capacity of 490 pupils, with 453 on roll. The school serves a relatively affluent catchment, reflected in its low percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals at 7.7%, well below the national average. Demand for places is exceptionally high: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 258 applications for just 59 places, an oversubscription ratio of 4.37 to one. Of those, 60 families put it as their first preference, and 57 were offered a place, indicating that even first-choice applicants are not guaranteed a spot. The school has a nursery provision, offering a pathway for families from age three, and its non-religious character means it draws from a broad local community rather than a specific faith group.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDidsbury Road, Didsbury Road Primary School, Stockport, Stockport, SK4 3HB
HeadteacherGemma Collins
Local AuthorityStockport
Number of Pupils453
Free School Meals (FSM)7.7%
School Capacity453 / 490 (92% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 25 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsSensory RoomArt StudiosGymnasiumSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballCricketCross CountryGymnasticsSwimmingRounders

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubCodingChessChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysical

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

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

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Didsbury Road 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.