Moorfield Primary School, Stockport

Ofsted's report card from its 19 May 2026 inspection grades Moorfield Primary School on 7 areas: 7 expected standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.

Achievement - Expected standard. "Pupils discuss their learning and produce work that, on the whole, shows they have the knowledge and skills they need to be ready for the next stage of their education."

Attendance and behaviour - Expected standard. "Leaders have a good understanding of matters related to attendance and behaviour across the school."

Curriculum and teaching - Expected standard. "Leaders understand the quality of curriculum and teaching across the school accurately."

Early years - Expected standard. "Leaders are knowledgeable about early years, and they prioritise giving children a good start to their education."

Inclusion - Expected standard. "Leaders identify pupils' needs quickly on their arrival in school."

Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "Leaders understand the strengths of the school and take action when improvements are needed."

Personal development and wellbeing - Expected standard. "Leaders have developed a coherent programme of personal development that is enhanced by a range of experiences."

Safeguarding standards were met.

Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should continue to develop the teaching of writing so that pupils develop greater accuracy and expertise and are able to apply this knowledge effectively"; "Leaders should ensure that all pupils, particularly those facing disadvantage, have equitable access to all aspects of school life"; "Leaders should continue to ensure that staff consistently maximise opportunities for high-quality interactions with children in the early years so that children develop and deepen their language and vocabulary securely".

In its own words: "We are so glad you're here! On behalf of all the children and staff, a very warm welcome to our school community. Our aim is simple: we want every child to be happy, safe, and excited to learn. We believe in nurturing children who are not only successful academically but also grow into good, caring citizens of the 21st century."

In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at Moorfield Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 79% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 79% in Stockport and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 73% in reading and 80% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 29 families put Moorfield Primary School as their first choice and 109 named it as one of their preferences, for 33 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Moorfield Primary School are St Peter's Catholic Primary School (0.2 miles, Outstanding, 90% reading, 93% maths); Norbury Hall Primary School (0.5 miles, 85% reading, 89% maths); Hazel Grove Primary School (0.8 miles, 59% reading, 61% maths); and Ladybrook Primary School (0.9 miles, Outstanding, 93% reading, 90% maths).

Moorfield Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

7.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 6.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (83%), Asian (6%) and Mixed (6%).

In 2026, 39 pupils (10.6%) received SEN support and 43 (11.7%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

Moorfield Primary School has a SEN unit for visual impairment, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, moderate learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties: 28 places, 27 pupils on roll.

The nearest railway station is Hazel Grove Rail Station, about 880 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).

17 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Moorfield School (outside), 70 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Moorfield Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 8th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Moorfield Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Moorfield Primary School are Hazel Grove High School (0.2 miles) and Bramhall High School (0.9 miles).