Best Primary Schools in Stockport 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 86 schools across Stockport. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Stockport has 86 primary schools, of which 6 (7%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 67 rated Good — 85% of primary schools in Stockport are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Gatley Primary School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Stockport follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

86
Total schools
6
Outstanding
7%
Outstanding rate
63.6%
Avg KS2 SATs
33.3
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Gatley Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 94 View school
🥈 Queensgate Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 94 View school
🥉 Bradshaw Hall Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
4. Ladybrook Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
5. Torkington Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
6. St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Reddish, a Voluntary Academy
Primary
 Good 83 View school
7. Tithe Barn Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
8. Great Moor Junior School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
9. Pownall Green Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
10. Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
11. Didsbury Road Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
12. Moss Hey Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
13. St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
14. Banks Lane Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. Great Moor Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. Hursthead Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
17. Nevill Road Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. All Saints Church of England Primary School Marple
Primary
 Good 80 View school
19. Cheadle Catholic Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
20. Romiley Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Stockport?
There are 86 primary schools in Stockport, of which 6 (7%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Stockport?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Stockport is Gatley Primary School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Stockport?
Primary and secondary school applications in Stockport are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Stockport council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Stockport?
7% of primary schools in Stockport are rated Outstanding and 78% are rated Good. 77.9% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.