Woodford Primary School
47%
Capacity
111
Pupils
3.2x
Demand
About Woodford Primary School
Woodford Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Stockport community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 111 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (47% of 234 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Elise Drake, it falls under Stockport local authority.
Woodford Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 97 applications for 30 places, making it 3.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 34 were first-preference applications.
Woodford Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 94% recommending the school (65 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Woodford Primary School include Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Library, Playing Fields.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Football, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Chess, Eco Club, Film Club and 1 more.
For families exploring primary schools in Stockport, Woodford 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 | None |
| Address | 1 Saunders Roe Way, Stockport, Stockport, SK7 1GX |
| Headteacher | Elise Drake |
| Local Authority | Stockport |
| Number of Pupils | 111 |
| School Capacity | 111 / 234 (47% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Mar 2025Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
65 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
4Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
97
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
34 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
1 Saunders Roe Way, Stockport
Stockport, SK7 1GX
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