Arden 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
It is with great pride and excitement that I welcome you to Arden Primary School - where every child is cherished, supported and encouraged to achieve their full potential. At Arden, we know that children get one chance at an education, and it is our responsibility to ensure we get this right.
We are proud to combine academic rigour and high standards with exceptional pastoral care. Our ambitious and exciting curriculum nurtures curiosity, resilience and kindness in every child, preparing them for a future full of possibilities.
From the moment children receive their special Golden Ticket upon joining Arden, they become part of a caring and supportive environment where every individual is valued and celebrated.
Through initiatives such as Family Lunchtime, where children come together to share meals as a school community, and My Happy Mind, which promotes the wellbeing of all our children, they build meaningful connections and develop important social skills in a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
10 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Choir
- Climbing
- Computing
- Lego
- Mindfulness
- Music
- Minecraft
- Forest School
- Times Tables Rock Stars
- Restorative Practice
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Stephen Lawrence AwardRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 106100
- 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
Governing body (10 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Edward Vearnals | Chair of Governors | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Janet Marland | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Sarah Campbell | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Julia Dunn | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| Mrs Diane Willoughby | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Miss Alison Sargeant | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Philip Wilkinson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Carolyn Ashworth | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Richard Bateman | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Ms Francesca Singh-Bhaker | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 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