Arden Primary School, Stockport
Arden Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Stockport. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 49th-highest of the 63 schools in Stockport with published results, and 12,107th of 14,452 across England. It was 74% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Stockport (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Arden Primary School in detail
Arden Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "From the moment children receive their special Golden Ticket upon joining Arden, they become part of a caring and inclusive community where every individual is known, valued and celebrated. We want our children’s time at Arden to be filled with experiences that create lasting memories, build confidence and help them develop a real sense of belonging."
The school runs after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 63% of Year 6 pupils at Arden Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 65% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 79% in Stockport and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (70% in reading, 62% in maths).
Getting a place at Arden Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 53 families put Arden Primary School as their first choice and 98 named it as one of their preferences, for 53 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Arden Primary School are St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 83% reading, 83% maths); St Paul's Church of England Primary School Brinnington (0.8 miles, Requires improvement, 68% reading, 66% maths); Bredbury Green Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 72% reading, 75% maths); and St Christopher's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (0.9 miles).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Arden Primary School.
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary SchoolSt Paul's Church of England Primary School BrinningtonBredbury Green Primary SchoolSt Christopher's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Who goes there
5.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (87%) and Mixed (6%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bredbury Rail Station, about 1120 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Davies Road (near), 140 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Arden Primary School issued 10 suspensions, 1.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Arden Primary School are Werneth School (0.8 miles) and Harrytown Catholic High School (0.9 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from February 2016, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils are happy at this welcoming school. Kind and compassionate staff greet them warmly as they arrive at school each morning. Pupils who are new to the school, including those who speak English as an additional language, settle in quickly. Staff support them well to help them to focus on their learning.
The school has high expectations of pupils' achievement. This includes for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils try their best. They achieve well from their differing starting points. The school prepares pupils well for the next stages of their education.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has worked effectively to secure improvements to the quality of the curriculum since the last inspection. It has raised the bar for pupils' achievement. The school's most recent published data does not reflect the strength of its educational offer. In 2023, some pupils' attainment in reading at the end of key stages 1 and 2 was significantly below the national average. This was also true for pupils' end of key stage 1 attainment in writing. The school has placed an unswerving focus on developing pupils' reading and writing. As a result of this positive work, current pupils learn well.
Improvements to the curriculum mean that staff are clearer about the learning that they need to focus on during lessons. This includes in the early years, where the curriculum outlines the essential knowledge that children should learn in readiness for key stage 1 in most areas of learning.
From Ofsted's July 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its February 2016 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
31.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 70% to 63% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 65% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 80% to 71% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.6
Avg class size
26.8
Infant (KS1)
25.1
KS2
17
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Before and after school care
Arden Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Stockport
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Arden Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Arden Primary School is in Stockport; for families living there:
Apply to Stockport for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Stockport is 8 (the median across 135 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
74%
Available places
464 pupils
630 places
166 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Stockport
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Stockport
Across Stockport council
Places available
3,643
Applications
2,886
Got 1st preference
94.1%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across Stockport council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
61
SEN Support
16
EHC Plans
16.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
472
Total Pupils
234
Boys
238
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
27
Teachers
17.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,256
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,375
Per pupil
£2934k
Total funding
£233k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.9%
Overall absence
16.4%
Persistent absence
428
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Arden Primary School
Questions parents ask about Arden Primary School
What are SATs results like at Arden Primary School?
Of the pupils at Arden Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 63% reached the expected standard in reading and 65% did so in maths.
What is Arden Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Arden Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Arden Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Arden Primary School is oversubscribed, Stockport allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Arden Primary School?
Arden Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 74% of its 630 places.
How big are the classes at Arden Primary School?
Classes at Arden Primary School average 25.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Arden Primary School?
Arden Primary School has around 472 pupils on roll. 32% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Arden Primary School?
5.9% of sessions were missed at Arden Primary School in 2024/25. 16.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Arden Primary School?
Apply through Stockport's coordinated admissions process, naming Arden Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Arden Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Arden Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near Arden Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Stockport is 8 (the median across 135 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Arden Primary School?
Arden Primary School is at Osborne Street, Bredbury, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 2EX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)