Brookside Primary School
Community primary school in Stockport (Stockport).
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
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Ed Stephenson | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Fran Cavanagh Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Cara Steele | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Clara Kenyon | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Liz Swain | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Beth Bollington | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Paul Galloway | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Paul Wise | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Jackie Robinson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Headteacher Rick Tavernor | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2015 · until 2035 |
| Mr Ed Stephenson | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2012 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Shan Alexander Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Nicola Harris Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 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