SchoolScoresBridge Hall Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Cuddington Crescent, Bridge Hall, Stockport, SK3 8LX
0161 480 7889 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 23 July 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
23 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Stockport comparisons use the 42 of its 75 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 33 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Stockport | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 33rd highest of 42 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockport. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 32nd highest of 42 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockport. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 38th highest of 42 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockport. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockport. Higher than 97% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 51% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 17 parents who had raised a concern Joint 32nd highest of 42 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockport. Higher than 30% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 21st highest of 42 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockport. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Stockport figures pool parents at the Stockport schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
28 pupils in this year group.
54% — 12 points below the Stockport average, and 8 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Stockport | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 54% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 64% | 80% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 54% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 64% | 79% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Stockport. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 10 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 9 |
| Of those, offered a place | 9 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 32 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Stockport | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 75 state primary schools in Stockport. Higher than 98% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 66.3% | 20.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 36th highest of 75 state primary schools in Stockport. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 3.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 75 state primary schools in Stockport. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 30.1% | 13.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 29th highest of 75 state primary schools in Stockport. Higher than 61% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.3% | 14.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 67th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Stockport. Lower than 12% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 4.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 56th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Stockport. Lower than 21% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 17.8% | 11.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 73rd lowest of 75 state primary schools in Stockport. Lower than 11% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 6.6 | 1.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 74th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Stockport. Lower than 3% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 75th highest of 75 state primary schools in Stockport. Higher than 7% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 14.9 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 75th highest of 75 state primary schools in Stockport. Higher than 7% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.6 | 11.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 24th highest of 74 state primary schools in Stockport. Higher than 61% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 15.8% | 11.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Ambrose Catholic Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Adswood Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024, before conversion) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Alexandra Park Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cale Green Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady's Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Matthew's CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 19% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lark Hill Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ladybridge Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- St George's CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cheadle Heath Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Bridge Hall Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bridge Hall Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 23 July 2024.
How did Bridge Hall Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Bridge Hall Primary School?
91% of the 23 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Bridge Hall Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Bridge Hall Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 9 families put Bridge Hall Primary School as their first choice for 10 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 9 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 106032.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.