Skip to content
Governance Register
School · PrimaryiSource and licenceOfficial record from Get Information about Schools (DfE). Results, attendance, pupil numbers, finance and inspection outcomes are from the Department for Education and Ofsted, as published.Governor records: Get Information about Schools, as at 25 October 2026.Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.Governance Register calculates the connections.How we handle data

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

Select a button below to jump to the relevant section Our curriculum gives opportunity for cooperative learning that we embrace at Brookside Primary School. We always ensure that children can see the connection between subjects within a relevant and exciting context. This approach to teaching provides opportunities for real, hands-on experiences to excite and engage.

Furthermore, it allows us to continue to place emphasis on creativity and immersive learning experiences. Read more below.. Co-operative learning is a form of collaborative learning, in which the group works together to maximise their own and each other's learning. In co-operative learning, the development of social skills is very important.

The groups are formally structured, and each person in the group is assigned a certain role. We plan for our children to learn through being actively involved in their learning through investigation of key questions and lines of enquiry.

We aim to nurture confident, independent children who are able to make responsible choices, understand and maintain positive relationships and have the ability to show empathy and compassion towards others.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

13 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Band
  • Choir
  • Cricket
  • Dance
  • Football
  • Gymnastics
  • Hockey
  • Music
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Yoga
  • Forest School
  • Restorative Practice

Awards

2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Music MarkMusic
  • School Games MarkSport

Key facts

URN
106036
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Ages
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Local authority
Stockport
Constituency
Hazel Grove
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Governing body (10 current, 3 former)

Maintained school governing body.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mr Ed StephensonChair of GovernorsAppointed by GB/boardsince 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mrs Fran Cavanagh FormerChair of GovernorsAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · term ended 2026

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mrs Cara SteeleGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2026 · until 2030
Mrs Clara KenyonGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mrs Liz SwainGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · until 2028
Mrs Beth BollingtonGovernorElected by school staffsince 2024 · until 2028
Mr Paul GallowayGovernorElected by parentssince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr Paul WiseGovernorElected by parentssince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mrs Jackie RobinsonGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2021 · until 2029
Headteacher Rick TavernorGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2015 · until 2035
Mr Ed StephensonGovernorAppointed by LAsince 2012 · until 2028
Mrs Shan Alexander FormerGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2021 · term ended 2026
Mrs Nicola Harris FormerGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2020 · term ended 2026

Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record