Torkington 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
Thank you for showing an interest in our school. Our aim is to provide all children with the best possible outcomes in preparation for life‐long learning. Although it seems a long time away, our ultimate aim is to send our children to high school confident in their own abilities and capable of recognising the strengths of others.
We believe it is important that children acquire the skills, knowledge and confidence that can be applied to all future learning experiences and challenges. At Torkington our curriculum promotes academic, social, physical and moral development.
We raise aspirations and expectations for all pupils through our Growth Mind set philosophy and continually strive to ensure 'No Child Left Behind!' Our children's social and emotional well -being is a key consideration to our approach and we have a child therapist on site to provide additional support when required.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
25 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Merry Christmas 2025
- Sports Week 2025
- Christmas Fair 2024
- Harvest Festival
- Hello Yellow 2024
- Schools Out for Summer
- Best Performing Primary School
- Enterprise Week
- Stockport School Nursing
- Amazing Achievement
- New Website
- Sports Grant
- Turn the Page Counselling
- Growth Mindset
- English
- Maths
and 9 more
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
Key facts
- URN
- 106081
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Stockport
- Constituency
- Hazel Grove
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 1900
Governing body (7 current, 4 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Alan Hirst | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 1990 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Emma Bennett | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Kimberley Bennett | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Paul Owen | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Harrison Burkitt | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Calum McFarlane | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Andrea Thompson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2011 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Kim Meagher Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · term ended 2025 |
| Mrs Rachael Weeden Former | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Calum Waugh Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Helen Merrick Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2002 · term ended 2026 |
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