Vernon Primary School
URN: 135327 • Poynton SK12 1NW
Overview
- Name
- Vernon Primary School
- URN
- 135327
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 77.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jo Carvell (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01625872556
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Clumber Road, Poynton SK12 1NW
Summary
Vernon Primary School, located in Poynton, Cheshire East, is a mixed community primary school with a current enrolment of 382 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 350. The school is committed to fostering a love of learning and preparing children for their future through a vibrant and dynamic learning environment. It promotes positive relationships among students, staff, parents, and the wider community, encouraging open communication through an open-door policy.
The curriculum at Vernon Primary School is designed to be rich and engaging, covering all National Curriculum requirements while reflecting the school’s context. It emphasizes creativity, curiosity, and independence, enabling pupils to make connections across subjects and develop essential skills. The school employs a cross-curricular approach, ensuring lessons are immersive and relevant, with a focus on vocabulary development to support academic success.
Vernon Primary School prides itself on its supportive ethos, where every child is valued as a unique individual. The school’s commitment to high standards and holistic education aims to empower students to become well-rounded citizens who contribute positively to society. For further information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum at Vernon Primary School is designed to be rich and engaging, covering all National Curriculum requirements while reflecting the school’s context. It emphasizes creativity, curiosity, and independence, enabling pupils to make connections across subjects and develop essential skills. The school employs a cross-curricular approach, ensuring lessons are immersive and relevant, with a focus on vocabulary development to support academic success.
Vernon Primary School prides itself on its supportive ethos, where every child is valued as a unique individual. The school’s commitment to high standards and holistic education aims to empower students to become well-rounded citizens who contribute positively to society. For further information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
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Nearby alternatives
- Worth Primary School (70.2)
- Worth Primary School (49.6)
- Vernon Infant School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Cheshire East
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 350
- Pupils
- 382
- Boys
- 176
- Girls
- 206
- FSM %
- 4.50
- Open date
- 2008-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 382 | 176 | 206 | 350 | 4.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 375 | 169 | 206 | 350 | 5.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 372 | 168 | 204 | 350 | 5.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 372 | 168 | 204 | 350 | 5.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 377 | 176 | 201 | 350 | 3.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 371 | 183 | 188 | 371 | 4.30 |
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