Moorfield Primary School

About Moorfield Primary School

Moorfield Primary School in Stockport is a mixed state primary for children aged 4 to 11, currently home to 396 pupils against a capacity of 420. That leaves a little breathing room, but the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 112 applications for just 31 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.61. Of those, 28 were first-preference applications, and 28 first-preference offers were made. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 7.6%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively advantaged intake. The school is non-religious, with no nursery or sixth form provision, and is led by headteacher Paul Anderson. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in September 2023, rated the school as Requires Improvement overall, a downgrade from its previous Good rating in 2013, so families considering Moorfield will want to look closely at what has changed.

Academically, Moorfield’s Key Stage 2 results for 2023/24 paint a mixed picture. The proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined was 64%, which sits just above the Stockport local authority average of 62%. In individual subjects, 80% met expectations in both maths and writing, while 73% did so in reading. At the higher standard, 11% achieved the combined benchmark, with 30% reaching that level in maths, 33% in reading, and 16% in writing. Average scaled scores were 106 in maths and 107 in reading. Nationally, the school ranks in the 47th percentile, and within Stockport it places 33rd out of 67 primary schools. That puts it in the middle of the pack locally, though well behind top performers like Gatley Primary School. Progress scores are not available, so it is hard to say how much value the school adds relative to its starting points.

Moorfield offers a solid range of facilities including a gymnasium, library, outdoor playground, forest school, ICT suite, sensory room, and even a chapel. Sports provision covers tennis, netball, cross country, athletics, and dance, while clubs include coding, choir, and art club. The school has a dedicated SEN unit and supports a wide range of needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs. For families prioritising a strong local alternative, St Peter’s Catholic Primary School, rated Outstanding, is just 0.3 km away. Moorfield’s Requires Improvement rating means it will be under scrutiny from Ofsted, and parents should weigh the school’s above-average KS2 results against the leadership and management concerns flagged in the inspection. It may suit families who value its inclusive SEN provision and forest school, but who are comfortable with a school in a period of transition.

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