St George's Church of England Primary School
76%
Capacity
320
Pupils
3.2x
Demand
About St George's Church of England Primary School
St George's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Stockport community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 320 pupils on roll, operating at 76% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St George's Church of England Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Debbie Grindrod, it falls under Stockport local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12154th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 59th out of 67 in Stockport.
St George's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 92 applications for 29 places, making it 3.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St George's Church of England Primary School include Art Studios, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Swimming, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Film Club, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.6%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Stockport, St George's Church of England 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Buxton Road, Stockport, Stockport, SK2 6NX |
| Headteacher | Debbie Grindrod |
| Local Authority | Stockport |
| Number of Pupils | 320 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.6% |
| School Capacity | 320 / 420 (76% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (43%)
12154th of 13,686
Nationally
1796th of 2,065
In North West
59th of 67
In Stockport
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
43%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
43%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
92
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St George's Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Buxton Road, Stockport
Stockport, SK2 6NX
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