Torkington Primary School
School Name: Torkington Primary School Address: Torkington Road, Hazel Grove Town/City: Stockport County: Cheshire Postcode: SK7 6NR Telephone Number: 0161 483 2188 Website: www.torkington.stockport.sch.uk/
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Community school Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 1900
Headteacher: Mr A Buckler
Capacity: 250
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 233 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 4.1%
URN: 106081
DfE Number: 356/2089
UKPRN: 10078993
UPRN: 100012788069
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Stockport (E08000007)
Constituency: Hazel Grove (E14001277)
Electoral Ward: Hazel Grove (E05015024)
Easting & Northing: 393389E, 386908N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 22' 46.63" N 2° 6' 2.55" W
Plus Code: 9C5V9VHX+RP
DfE Record: View record
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