Hazel Grove High School
Stockport, SK7 5JX · Stockport · secondary school
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3rd 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 860 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.5/10 among them, against 7.1/10 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 | 84 | 35% | 2.93 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 55.1 · 74 | 30% | 2.20 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.19 · 64 | 25% | 1.60 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 52.7 · 80 | 10% | 0.80 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hazel Grove High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.3% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.6, against a national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.19 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.7 out of 10 among them, against 6.2 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in April 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Feminist Book Club, Chess, Judo, or the National Playwriting group.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,452 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,384. 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
Since the inspection is recent, how are the separate area grades being used to target specific improvements? How do you support pupils in balancing the wide range of clubs with their core academic workload?
What Ofsted said about Hazel Grove High School
Overview
Hazel Grove High School is described as a "friendly and welcoming" institution where pupils "enjoy learning" and feel "well supported." Leaders, trustees, and staff have secured "rapid improvements" across many aspects of the school, fostering a culture of "care and mutual respect." The report highlights a "highly effective personal development programme" and strong inclusion strategies that ensure all pupils, including those with special educational needs, are fully included in school life.
Strengths
- Inclusion is a "strong standard," with leaders maintaining "uncompromisingly high expectations" and using "proactive measures" to address barriers to learning early.
- Leadership and governance are rated a "strong standard," with staff morale being high and staff feeling "well supported and valued."
- Personal development and wellbeing are a "strong standard," preparing pupils thoroughly for life beyond school through a broad curriculum and effective careers programme.
- The post-16 provision is a "strong standard," with students following an "ambitious and broad academic curriculum" and achieving highly in national examinations.
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure the curriculum is taught "consistently well across all subjects," particularly regarding the effectiveness of teachers' checks on learning, to prevent errors or gaps in knowledge.
- Leaders should continue their work to increase the attendance of disadvantaged pupils, which currently remains "slightly below the national average."
Safeguarding
The report states that safeguarding standards are met, noting that leaders have established an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and that "pupils are made safer and feel safe."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.2 |
| 2024/25 | 48.6 |
| 2025/26 | 52.7 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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