Greave Primary School, Stockport
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Greave Primary School creates a warm, welcoming environment where children feel valued and confident to learn. The school excels at teaching reading through high-quality phonics and stories, while building strong foundations in maths. Staff provide sensitive, individualised support for all pupils, especially those who face barriers to learning, ensuring no child is left behind.
Key Strengths
- Strong phonics teaching and reading progression from Reception onwards
- Improved mathematics outcomes, particularly in Year 4 multiplication check
- Nurturing ethos with positive behaviour and strong pastoral care
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- Wide range of enrichment activities and inclusive personal development programme
Areas for Improvement
- Staff do not always identify and address errors and misconceptions in handwriting, spelling and punctuation promptly enough
- Pupils' knowledge of different faiths and depth of understanding in British values could be stronger
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed, making pupils safer and helping them feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Pottery, sports clubs, coding club, crafting club, museum trips, outdoor and adventurous activities
Greave Primary School provides a nurturing environment where pupils achieve broadly in line with national averages and benefit from a well-designed, ambitious curriculum. The school has successfully addressed previous gaps in mathematics and maintains a calm, respectful atmosphere where all pupils, including those with additional needs, receive sensitive support.
At a Glance
11.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 79%. Maths has improved from 62% to 79%. Writing has improved from 50% to 82%.
Class Sizes
29.8
Avg class size
27.2
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
12
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
346 pupils
355 capacity
9 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Stockport
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Stockport
Admissions Demand - Stockport
Places available
3,743
Applications
2,960
Got 1st preference
94.4%
Got preferred school
99.4%
Primary admissions across Stockport (2025/26)
Inspection History(108)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.86678%
Overall absence
8.11808%
Persistent absence
271
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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