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
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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.

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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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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