Pownall Green Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bramhall Lane South Bramhall Stockport Cheshire SK7 2EB |
| Phone | 01614391105 |
| Reference Number | 106089 |
Pownall Green Primary School is currently performing well, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspected areas, including the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision. This inspection is notable as it is the first routine inspection since the school was last judged as 'Outstanding' 15 years ago, and it occurred after a significant gap due to previous exemptions from routine inspections. The school's strong commitment to creating a positive learning environment is reflected in its high expectations for students and the successful incorporation of core values that students actively strive to embody.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 409 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.88%
Girls: 50.12% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 2.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 16.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 26 | 59 |
| 2 | 26 | 34 | 60 |
| 3 | 31 | 24 | 55 |
| 4 | 29 | 28 | 57 |
| 5 | 30 | 29 | 59 |
| 6 | 29 | 30 | 59 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 77% |
| Chinese | 3.9% |
| Asian, Other | 3.9% |
| White & Asian | 3.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% |
| White, Other | 2.2% |
| Indian | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.7% |
| African | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 08 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations for pupil achievement
- Strong focus on reading and phonics
- Effective leadership with supportive governors
- Wide range of extracurricular activities offered
- Supportive environment where pupils feel safe and valued
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent revisiting of key knowledge in some subjects
- Insufficient guidance for staff to adapt the curriculum for some SEND pupils
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 83% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 29% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 110 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.3 | ||
| Writing | -0.9 | ||
| Maths | 2.1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 43 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 38 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Ladybrook Primary School
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0.36 miles |
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Hursthead Junior School
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0.84 miles |
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Hursthead Infant School
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0.86 miles |
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Queensgate Primary School
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0.93 miles |
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0.95 miles |
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Nevill Road Infant School
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0.99 miles |
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Valley School
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1 miles |
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