Lane End 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
This is a caring, welcoming school where children feel safe and happy. Pupils are enthusiastic learners who behave well and treat each other with respect. The school excels at developing children's character and preparing them for life beyond school, with excellent outdoor learning in the Early Years and rich opportunities for community involvement throughout the school.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding personal development - pupils are proud contributors to school and community life
- Excellent Early Years provision with a nurturing environment where children develop independence and confidence
- Strong reading provision with engaging teaching and good phonics progress
- Good attainment in most subjects including history, geography and science
- Strong partnerships with parents and carers
Areas for Improvement
- Mathematics teaching needs improvement so pupils build on prior knowledge and overcome gaps more effectively
- In some year groups, pupils lack confidence applying mathematical knowledge to new learning
- Need to ensure consistent quality of subject knowledge delivery across all mathematics classes
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective - staff quickly recognise changes in pupils' behaviour, receive proper training, and work with other professionals to support vulnerable families.
Extracurricular Activities
Pupil forum, wide range of lunchtime and after-school clubs, sporting activities, residential trips, community visits from local professionals, library reading sessions, visits to local transport museum, visits to Jodrell Bank
Lane End Primary School is a Good school where pupils enjoy coming to school, feel safe, and behave well. The school has outstanding personal development provision and an excellent Early Years class.
At a Glance
2.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 90%. Maths has declined from 94% to 87%. Writing has remained stable at around 77%.
Class Sizes
29.4
Avg class size
28.7
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
205 pupils
210 capacity
5 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(105)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
2.69612%
Overall absence
3.33333%
Persistent absence
180
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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