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Schools in Cheadle (Stockport)

A town in Stockport

  • Town
  • 14 schools and nurseries
  • 968 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are close to England, and results at 16 were below England in 2026. Attendance is close to the England figure.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Cheadle (Stockport) at a glance

Behind England on results at 16

How Cheadle (Stockport)'s schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries143 primary · 9 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1160%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths0%Attainment 8 0.6, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary22%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school17%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Cheadle (Stockport)

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Cheadle (Stockport) primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Cheadle (Stockport)

3 mainstream schools in Cheadle (Stockport), best first

Meadowbank Primary School

Cheadle, SK8 2LE · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

46 first choices, 51 offers made

Met the standard at 1171%

England 62%

Days missed
4.4%
Pupils
424
Pupils per teacher
21.4
View school Meadowbank Primary School

Cheadle Village Primary School

Cheadle, SK8 1BB · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

28 first choices, 29 offers made

Met the standard at 1156%

England 62%

Days missed
4.7%
Pupils
236
Pupils per teacher
23.6
View school Cheadle Village Primary School

Ladybridge Primary School

Cheadle, SK8 2JF · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 2 areas

Results well below the England average.

17 first choices, 18 offers made

Met the standard at 1143%

England 62%

Days missed
8.1%
Pupils
150
Pupils per teacher
15.7
View school Ladybridge Primary School
See all 5 primary schools

Secondary Schools in Cheadle (Stockport)

0 in Cheadle (Stockport). Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Inscape House School

Stockport, SK8 1JE · Special · All-through · Ages 5 to 19

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
17.9%
Pupils
158
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Inscape House School

Nurseries in Cheadle (Stockport)

9 in Cheadle (Stockport), highest Ofsted grade first

See all 9 nurseries

Sixth Forms in Cheadle (Stockport)

1 in Cheadle (Stockport), by the school's Eduscope score

Inscape House School

Stockport, SK8 1JE · Special · All-through · Ages 5 to 19

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
17.9%
Pupils
158
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Inscape House School

Special Schools in Cheadle (Stockport)

1 in Cheadle (Stockport). Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Inscape House School

Stockport, SK8 1JE · Special · All-through · Ages 5 to 19

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
17.9%
Pupils
158
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Inscape House School

Private Schools in Cheadle (Stockport)

1 in Cheadle (Stockport). Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Lady Barn House School

Cheadle, SK8 1JE · Independent · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
472
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Lady Barn House School
The map

Every school in Cheadle (Stockport), on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Cheadle Village Primary School, GoodLadybridge Primary School, Needs attention in 2 areasLady Barn House School, InspectedInscape House School, Expected standard or betterMeadowbank Primary School, GoodSt Cuthberts Old School Nursery, GoodBusy Bees Day Nursery at Cheadle Kingsway, GoodLittle Peeps, GoodMini MontesaursNursery Rhymes Children's Day Nursery, GoodBusy Bees Day Nursery at Cheadle Hulme, GoodElm Cottage Nursery at Brookfield, GoodGoodwood Lodge Day Nursery, GoodCheadle Preschool and Day Nursery
  • Good9
  • Not graded yet5
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

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Cheadle (Stockport) vs England

How good are Cheadle (Stockport)'s schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Cheadle (Stockport)

Cheadle (Stockport)England

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 2 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    60%

    England 62%

    Close to England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    0%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    17%

    England 18%

    Close to England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    22%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 2 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good2
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Cheadle (Stockport) in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%60%70%20182019202320242025
60% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap0%10%20%2018201920222023202420252026
0% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
17% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Cheadle (Stockport) has 14 schools and nurseries.

There are 6% fewer pupils than in 2018.

22% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Cheadle (Stockport)'s state schools each January.

Down 6% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Cheadle (Stockport)22%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Cheadle (Stockport)

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How many schools are in Cheadle (Stockport)?

Cheadle (Stockport) has 14 schools, including 5 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 9 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Cheadle (Stockport)?

The highest-ranked schools in Cheadle (Stockport) on Eduscope are Meadowbank Primary School, Cheadle Village Primary School, Ladybridge Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Cheadle (Stockport) are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Cheadle (Stockport) hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Cheadle (Stockport) perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Cheadle (Stockport), 60% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Cheadle (Stockport)?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Cheadle (Stockport) is 20.6:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Cheadle (Stockport) schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Cheadle (Stockport) is 17.3%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Cheadle (Stockport)?

There are 968 pupils enrolled across schools in Cheadle (Stockport), with 810 in primary and 158 in secondary. 21.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Cheadle (Stockport)?

There is 1 independent school in Cheadle (Stockport). Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in Cheadle (Stockport)?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 14 schools in Cheadle (Stockport) by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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