Thorn Grove Primary School
84%
Capacity
210
Pupils
4.6x
Demand
About Thorn Grove Primary School
Thorn Grove Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Stockport community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 210 pupils on roll and is well-filled (84% of 250 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Thorn Grove Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Laura Vose, it falls under Stockport local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1648th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 67 in Stockport.
Thorn Grove Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 92 applications for 20 places, making it 4.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 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, Hearing Impairment and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Thorn Grove Primary School include Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Rounders, Football, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Choir, Book Club, Drama and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Stockport, Thorn Grove 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Woodstock Avenue, Cheadle, Stockport, SK8 7LD |
| Headteacher | Laura Vose |
| Local Authority | Stockport |
| Number of Pupils | 210 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.8% |
| School Capacity | 210 / 250 (84% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (24 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jun 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (79%)
1648th of 13,686
Nationally
208th of 2,065
In North West
9th of 67
In Stockport
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
79%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
79%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
92
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (22% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Woodstock Avenue, Cheadle
Stockport, SK8 7LD
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