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.

How many schools?
86
Open primary schools in Stockport
Closed schools excluded
Inspection picture
73 Good or better
of 83 with a historic Ofsted grade
Historic single-word grades · pre-Nov-2025
How is this list ordered?
SNM score
Queensgate Primary School currently leads
Methodology

Stockport has 86 open primary schools. Of the 83 with a published Ofsted inspection, 6 (7%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 88% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Queensgate Primary School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Stockport follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score Profile
1. Queensgate Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 91 View school
2. St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
3. Bradshaw Hall Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
4. Moss Hey Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
5. Gatley Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
6. Ladybrook Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
7. Torkington Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
8. Tithe Barn Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
9. Nevill Road Infant School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
10. Thorn Grove Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
11. St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
12. Didsbury Road Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
13. Hursthead Junior School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
14. Great Moor Junior School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
15. Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
16. Ludworth Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
17. St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Reddish, a Voluntary Academy
Primary
 Good 77 View school
18. Cheadle Catholic Junior School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
19. Pownall Green Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
20. Hursthead Infant School
Primary
 Good 75 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Stockport?
There are 86 open primary schools in Stockport (closed schools are excluded). 6 of the 83 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary schools in Stockport?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in Stockport is Queensgate Primary School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Stockport?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Stockport?
Primary and secondary applications in Stockport are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Stockport council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.