Torkington Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Stockport |
| Address | Torkington Road, SK7 6NR |
| School Website | www.torkington.stockport.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1614832188 |
| URN | 106081 |
School Census
| Total | 218 |
| Girls/Boys | 103/115 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.2%/52.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 8.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 10 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 9.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 02/10/2012 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 02/10/2012 | Good |
| 15/04/2010 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 02/10/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 15/04/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% |
| Reading | 109 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 93 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13 |
| Reading | 109.0 |
| Maths | 108.0 |
| Reading Progress | 2.6 |
| Writing Progress | 2.5 |
| Maths Progress | 2.1 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 88% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22% |
| Reading | 107.0 |
| Maths | 108.0 |
| Reading Progress | 1.6 |
| Writing Progress | 2.9 |
| Maths Progress | 2.0 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | 1.1 |
| Writing Progress | 0.6 |
| Maths Progress | 1.3 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 93 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 73 |
| As First Preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 25 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 23 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 92 |
| As First Preference | 38 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.40% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 109 |
| As First Preference | 42 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 101 |
| As First Preference | 21 |
| As second preference | 28 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 24 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 21 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 88 |
| As First Preference | 31 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 97 |
| As First Preference | 30 |
| As second preference | 31 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 102 |
| As First Preference | 37 |
| As second preference | 23 |
| As third preference | 30 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 109 |
| As First Preference | 31 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 93 |
| As First Preference | 28 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 95 |
| As First Preference | 35 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 70% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 39% |
| 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 | 51% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 93% |
| no | 7% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.9% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
St Simon's Catholic Primary School
(0.50 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Bosden Avenue, , SK7 4LH