Tithe Barn Primary School
About Tithe Barn Primary School
Tithe Barn Primary School sits within Stockport, a local authority where primary schools are plentiful and competition for places is fierce. Among 67 state primaries in the borough, Tithe Barn ranks 10th, placing it comfortably in the top 15 per cent of schools locally. Its closest peers at the top of the Stockport leaderboard include Gatley Primary School, St John's Church of England Primary School, and Bradshaw Hall Primary School, all of which score higher on the same ranking metric. The school is also the 9th highest-ranked primary in the LA overall, just ahead of several other strong performers. With 7 primaries in Stockport rated Outstanding by Ofsted, the nearest being Alexandra Park Primary School 2.7 km away, Tithe Barn holds its own as a Good school in a competitive landscape. Its headteacher, Katherine Muncaster, leads a relatively small school of 205 pupils, with capacity for 213, and just 3.4 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals — well below the national average.
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The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Nov 2023Source: Ofsted, 24 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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