Harrytown Catholic High School
Stockport, SK6 3BU · Stockport · secondary school
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12th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.5/10 against 746 of them, against 2.9/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 37.5 · 31 | 46% | 1.43 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.32 · 26 | 38% | 0.99 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.2 · 30 | 15% | 0.46 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Harrytown Catholic High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 35.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 40.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.32 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils go on a ski trip.
Getting in
The published school roll is 792 pupils against a stated capacity of 825. 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 to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific support is available for students who are falling behind in English and maths? How does the school ensure that the ski trip is accessible to all pupils?
What Ofsted said about Harrytown Catholic High School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils appreciate the "friendly and safe atmosphere" and benefit from enrichment opportunities like the ‘HarrytownExtra’ programme. However, the quality of education, behaviour, and leadership are judged as requiring improvement due to inconsistent curriculum development, variable staff expectations, and ineffective behaviour management in some areas.
Strengths
- Pupils value "positive relationships" with peers and staff and enjoy a "friendly and safe atmosphere."
- The ‘HarrytownExtra’ enrichment programme helps pupils become "resilient and well-rounded individuals" through clubs and charitable work.
- The personal, social, health and economic education curriculum is "comprehensive and age-appropriate," preparing pupils for future career pathways.
- Staff workload and well-being are supported, and governors "routinely review policies" to ensure careful implementation of changes.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with an "open and positive culture" that puts pupils’ interests first.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in some subjects lacks identified "essential knowledge," limiting pupils’ progress and achievement.
- Older pupils struggling with reading do not receive sufficient support, hindering their ability to access the wider curriculum.
- Staff do not consistently apply behaviour management systems or maintain high enough expectations for conduct and academic achievement.
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 | 41.9 |
| 2024/25 | 40.6 |
| 2025/26 | 42.2 |
| 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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