Tithe Barn Primary School, Stockport
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
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Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Tithe Barn Primary School helps pupils become confident mathematicians who reach above average standards. Teachers create welcoming classrooms where children are eager to learn and not afraid to try new methods. By the end of Year 6, almost every pupil reaches the expected level, with more than half achieving higher levels.
Key Strengths
- Pupils attain above average standards in mathematics and make good progress
- Teachers create positive learning atmospheres where pupils are keen to learn
- Pupils develop strong proficiency in calculating and recalling mathematical knowledge
- Teachers generally make good use of errors and misconceptions as teaching points
Areas for Improvement
- Subject leadership needs to be stronger with more frequent checks on teaching quality and pupils' understanding
- Curriculum needs greater focus on reasoning and problem-solving rather than just working through textbook exercises
- Early Years Foundation Stage needs more outdoor activities focused on shape, space and measures
- Gap in attainment between disadvantaged pupils and their peers is not closing quickly enough
This was a subject survey inspection focused on mathematics at Tithe Barn Primary School. The overall effectiveness of mathematics requires improvement, though teaching is good and pupils achieve above average standards.
At a Glance
5.5%
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 improved from 90% to 97%. Maths has remained stable at around 94%. Writing has improved from 83% to 87%.
Class Sizes
25.7
Avg class size
27.5
Infant (KS1)
29.8
KS2
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
200 pupils
213 capacity
13 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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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.7217%
Overall absence
5.52486%
Persistent absence
181
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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