Bramhall High School
Stockport, SK7 2JT · Stockport · secondary school
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8th of 14 secondary schools in Stockport we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 883 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.2/10 among them, against 4.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 44.4 · 48 | 30% | 1.45 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.08 · 44 | 25% | 1.10 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 49.2 · 67 | 10% | 0.67 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bramhall High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 51.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.08 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than peers nationally starting from the same point. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award, play football or Rugby 7s, and attend an after-school club. Trips include language exchanges to Barcelona, Paris, and Berlin, a ski trip to Austria, a football trip to Madrid, a geology trip to Switzerland, a beliefs and values trip to Krakow, and a music tour to Salzburg.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,295 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,350. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who fall behind in Progress 8? What specific support is available for students aiming for the Duke of Edinburgh
What Ofsted said about Bramhall High School
Overview
Bramhall High School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, marking an improvement from its previous ‘Requires improvement’ rating. Pupils generally enjoy attending school, benefiting from an ‘ambitious curriculum’ and strong relationships with staff who hold high expectations for all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘broad and balanced’, with knowledge that ‘builds logically from Year 7 to Year 11’.
- Staff possess ‘strong subject knowledge’ and deliver lessons effectively, ensuring most pupils ‘build strong bodies of knowledge’.
- Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes, behaving well in a ‘calm and orderly environment’ while engaging in diverse extracurricular activities.
- Personal development is supported through valuable lessons on ‘healthy relationships and online safety’, preparing pupils for life in modern Britain.
- Governors are ‘sharply focused’ on improving education quality, particularly for vulnerable pupils, and staff report feeling ‘incredibly happy and proud’.
Areas to improve
- Support for pupils with SEND is not ‘consistently well supported to access the curriculum’, meaning some do not achieve their potential.
- The reading curriculum is ‘still in development’, resulting in delayed support for a small number of pupils struggling with reading.
- Attendance requires improvement, as ‘some do not go to school as often as they should’.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.9 |
| 2024/25 | 51.7 |
| 2025/26 | 49.2 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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