Mellor Primary School, Stockport
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Mellor Primary School excels at creating a nurturing environment where every child feels valued and included. The school offers an ambitious curriculum delivered through engaging outdoor learning, memorable trips and enriching clubs that help pupils develop confidence and skills. Pupils achieve well academically while developing into responsible young citizens ready for secondary school.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve well across all subjects with secure understanding in reading, mathematics, science and history
- Strong behaviour and positive relationships - pupils are polite, respectful and kind to one another
- Excellent personal development opportunities including trips, residential visits, clubs and leadership roles such as beekeeping and running the eco refill shop
- Well-established safeguarding culture where concerns are actively identified and managed
- Staff are well supported and feel valued, creating a positive working environment
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils lack fluency in handwriting and letter formation which affects their ability to write longer pieces quickly
- Teachers do not always encourage pupils to learn from their mistakes, particularly affecting more able pupils who need greater challenge
- Early years provision is inconsistent - children do not have enough opportunities to build on learning during independent play and spoken language development needs strengthening
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Choir, dance, girls' football, violin, keyboard, woodwind, beekeeping, eco refill shop, science museum trips, Shakespeare festival performances, residential visits (Years 5 and 6), local green summit and town hall debates
Mellor Primary School is a village school where pupils achieve well across subjects and benefit from a nurturing approach focused on making people shine. The school has strong safeguarding, positive behaviour, and a rich curriculum enhanced by outdoor learning opportunities.
At a Glance
5.4%
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 86%. Maths has improved from 80% to 86%. Writing has improved from 70% to 82%.
Class Sizes
30.3
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
31.0
KS2
7
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
110%
Over capacity
231 pupils
210 capacity
21 places over capacity
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)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.59013%
Overall absence
3.22581%
Persistent absence
186
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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