Woodford Primary School, Stockport

In its own words: "We are an inclusive, non-selective, non-denominational one form entry school where all pupils can thrive, regardless of their background or circumstance. Woodford Primary School is part of the Laurus Trust . As a Trust, we understand the vital importance of an outstanding Early Years experience in making sure that every pupil gets off to a flying start."

Coming up: an open day on Monday 9 November 2026, an open day on Monday 16 November 2026, an open day on Monday 23 November 2026 and an open day on Monday 30 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

For September 2026 entry, 45 families put Woodford Primary School as their first choice and 114 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.5 first choices for every place. 15 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Woodford Primary School are Queensgate Primary School (0.8 miles); Queensgate Primary School (0.8 miles, Outstanding, 94% reading, 94% maths); Lostock Hall Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 89% reading, 100% maths); and Lower Park School (1.3 miles).

Woodford Primary School is one of 13 schools run by The Laurus Trust, an academy trust.

65 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Woodford Primary School (as of September 2025): 94% would recommend the school, 99% say their child is happy there and 62% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (99%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (62%).

1.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 13 pupils (8.7%) received SEN support and 3 (2%) 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.

Woodford Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Poynton Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Boulton Avenue (near), 180 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Woodford Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Woodford Primary School issued 16 suspensions, 14.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.