Moss Hey Primary School
93%
Capacity
195
Pupils
5.2x
Demand
About Moss Hey Primary School
Moss Hey Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Stockport community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 195 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Moss Hey Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Elise Messham, it falls under Stockport local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1232nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 67 in Stockport.
Moss Hey Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 104 applications for 20 places, making it 5.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Moss Hey Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Netball, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Art Club, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 3.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Stockport, Moss Hey 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Eskdale Avenue, Stockport, Stockport, SK7 1DS |
| Headteacher | Elise Messham |
| Local Authority | Stockport |
| Number of Pupils | 195 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 3.1% |
| School Capacity | 195 / 210 (93% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Sept 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (82%)
1232nd of 13,686
Nationally
148th of 2,065
In North West
8th of 67
In Stockport
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
82%
Expected Standard
18%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
82%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
104
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (18% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Eskdale Avenue, Stockport
Stockport, SK7 1DS
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