Didsbury Road Primary School, Stockport
Didsbury Road 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 July 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 63 schools in Stockport with published results, and 320th of 14,452 across England. It was 94% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
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
Didsbury Road Primary School in detail
Didsbury Road Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Didsbury Road Primary School. Didsbury Road Primary School is a two form entry primary school situated in Heaton Mersey, Stockport. We currently have 460 pupils from Nursery to Year 6. We have extensive school grounds and a fantastic outdoor space including two playgrounds, a large playing field and forest school area."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 95% of Year 6 pupils at Didsbury Road Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 98% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 79% in Stockport and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 92% in reading and 88% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Didsbury Road Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 51 families put Didsbury Road Primary School as their first choice and 203 named it as one of their preferences, for 52 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Didsbury Road Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Didsbury Road Primary School are St John's Church of England Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 87% reading, 87% maths); St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (0.2 miles); Mersey Vale Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 71% reading, 83% maths); and Tithe Barn Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 97% reading, 94% maths).
Didsbury Road Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
St John's Church of England Primary SchoolSt Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyMersey Vale Primary SchoolTithe Barn Primary School
Who goes there
10.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 62 pupils (13.7%) received SEN support and 10 (2.2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
Didsbury Road Primary School had 28 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink), about 990 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mauldeth Road, 160 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Didsbury Road Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
Didsbury Road Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Didsbury Road Primary School are Priestnall School (0.4 miles), The Barlow RC High School (0.8 miles), Parrs Wood High School (0.9 miles) and Burnage Academy for Boys (1.1 miles).
Priestnall SchoolThe Barlow RC High SchoolParrs Wood High SchoolBurnage Academy for Boys
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; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; 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 agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Didsbury Road Road excels at creating a happy, supportive environment where pupils feel valued and celebrated. Teachers deliver engaging lessons with a sharp focus on developing vocabulary and reading skills, and the school provides an exceptional range of experiences - from visits to local sites to residential trips - that help children develop independence and confidence. The school's strong values and clear behaviour routines mean pupils are eager, enthusiastic learners who thrive both academically and personally.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and personal development - pupils embody the school's values and have exceptional attitudes to learning
- Broad, ambitious curriculum that is well-ordered from early years to year 6
- Strong reading provision with high-quality texts and recent phonics programme implementation
- Excellent support for pupils with additional needs through staff training and adapted teaching
- Rich opportunities for responsibility and independence through residential trips and varied leadership roles
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects need refinement - key knowledge that pupils should remember over time has not been clearly identified
- Assessment strategies in phonics lessons do not consistently check that pupils have secured understanding before moving to new sounds
- Assessment methods across the curriculum are not consistently used to identify and address gaps in pupil learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school maintaining an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Residential trips, concerts, assemblies, reading sheds, house captain roles, playground leader roles, infant helper roles
Didsbury Road Primary School is judged to be Good overall, maintaining high standards across most areas. The school has exceptionally strong behaviour and personal development outcomes, with pupils displaying exemplary conduct and enthusiasm for learning.
At a Glance
10.1%
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 remained stable at around 95% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 88% to 98% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 82% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.7
Avg class size
28.7
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
16
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Didsbury Road Primary School
Newsletter - 25th September 2026
25 Sep 2026
Newsletter - 18th September 2026
18 Sep 2026
Newsletter - 11th September 2026
11 Sep 2026
Newsletter - 4th September 2026
4 Sep 2026
Newsletter - 23rd July 2026
23 Jul 2026
Newsletter - 17th July 2026
17 Jul 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Didsbury Road Primary School.
- Elm Cottage Out of School at Didsbury RoadAt the school · Not yet graded
- Progressive Sports St Johns350m away · Not yet graded
- St Winifred's 11+ After School Club410m away · Not yet graded
- LSC @ St Winifred's Roman Catholic Primary School410m away · Not yet graded
- LSC @ Priestnall Life Leisure600m away · Not yet graded
- The Club640m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Didsbury Road Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Didsbury Road 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
- 6
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 5 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 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
94%
Near capacity
424 pupils
450 places
26 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(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
62
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
15.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
454
Total Pupils
228
Boys
226
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
28
Teachers
16.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,650
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,061
Per pupil
£2363k
Total funding
£53k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.7%
Overall absence
8.8%
Persistent absence
388
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
Didsbury Road Primary School
Questions parents ask about Didsbury Road Primary School
What are SATs results like at Didsbury Road Primary School?
Of the pupils at Didsbury Road Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 95% reached the expected standard in reading and 98% did so in maths.
What is Didsbury Road Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Didsbury Road Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2014 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Didsbury Road Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Didsbury Road 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 Didsbury Road Primary School?
Didsbury Road Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 94% of its 450 places.
How big are the classes at Didsbury Road Primary School?
Classes at Didsbury Road Primary School average 27.7 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Didsbury Road Primary School?
Didsbury Road Primary School has around 454 pupils on roll. 10% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Didsbury Road Primary School?
3.7% of sessions were missed at Didsbury Road Primary School in 2024/25. 8.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Didsbury Road Primary School?
Apply through Stockport's coordinated admissions process, naming Didsbury Road 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 Didsbury Road Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Elm Cottage Out of School at Didsbury Road (registered, not yet graded). There are 5 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Didsbury Road Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 5 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 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 Didsbury Road Primary School?
Didsbury Road Primary School is at Didsbury Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 3HB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)