Torkington Primary School

Contact details for the 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:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 1900

Staff and pupils

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%

Location and administration

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

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mrs Emma Bennett - Governor. Appointed on 16 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 December 2029.
  • Mrs Kimberley Bennett - Governor. Appointed on 16 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 December 2029.
  • Mr Harrison Burkitt - Governor. Appointed on 6 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 March 2028.
  • Mr Alan Hirst - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 1990 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 July 2027.
  • Mr Calum McFarlane - Governor. Appointed on 20 September 2019 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 September 2027.
  • Ms Kim Meagher - Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 December 2025.
  • Mrs Helen Merrick - Governor. Appointed on 1 August 2002 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 July 2026.
  • Mr Paul Owen - Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 November 2029.
  • Mrs Andrea Thompson - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2011 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 July 2027.
  • Mr Calum Waugh - Governor. Appointed on 4 July 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 3 July 2026.
  • Mrs Rachael Weeden - Governor. Appointed on 4 November 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 3 November 2026.