Mersey Vale Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Stockport |
| Address | Valley Road, SK4 2BZ |
| School Website | www.merseyvale.stockport.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1614427535 |
| URN | 106059 |
School Census
| Total | 217 |
| Girls/Boys | 108/109 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.8%/50.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 49.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 54 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 10.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 24/04/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 24/04/2024 | Good |
| 18/01/2010 | Outstanding |
| 05/03/2007 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 24/04/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 18/01/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 05/03/2007 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 47 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3 |
| Reading | 102.0 |
| Maths | 101.0 |
| Reading Progress | -1.0 |
| Writing Progress | 0.9 |
| Maths Progress | -1.3 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% |
| Reading | 104.0 |
| Maths | 107.0 |
| Reading Progress | 0.2 |
| Writing Progress | -0.4 |
| Maths Progress | 2.8 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 75% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | 4.1 |
| Writing Progress | -0.5 |
| Maths Progress | 5.2 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 84 |
| As First Preference | 25 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 26 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 76 |
| As First Preference | 24 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 25 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 24 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 65 |
| As First Preference | 18 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 18 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 89 |
| As First Preference | 33 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 90 |
| As First Preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 74 |
| As First Preference | 22 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 26 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 22 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 71 |
| As First Preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 85 |
| As First Preference | 26 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 22 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 55 |
| As First Preference | 13 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 28 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 13 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 57 |
| As First Preference | 15 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 15 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 73 |
| As First Preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 26 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 10% |
| not applicable | 53% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 17% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 33% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 13% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 63% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 27% |
| don't know | 13% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 13% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 57% |
| no | 43% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 40.2% |
| white british ethnic origin | 14.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 11.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 7.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 40.1% |
| white british ethnic origin | 14.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 10.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 8.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.4% |
Nearby Schools
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(0.33 mi)
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Didsbury Road Primary School
(0.48 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Didsbury Road, Didsbury Road Primary School, SK4 3HB
Cheadle Heath Primary School
(0.59 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Edgeley Road, Cheadle Heath, SK3 0RJ