Stockport Academy
Stockport, SK3 0UP · Stockport · secondary school
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4th 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 — 8.9/10 against 496 of them, against 7.4/10 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 | 57.1 · 77 | 46% | 3.56 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.24 · 68 | 38% | 2.62 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 52.5 · 79 | 15% | 1.21 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stockport Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths, with an Attainment 8 score of 47.0 (national median 44.6). Progress 8 was +0.24 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh award, play badminton, dodgeball, football, table tennis, or trampolining, and visit ChillfactorE, Jump Nation, Party in the Park, Crocky Trail, or Alton Towers Splash Landings. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,023 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,020. 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
What support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How accessible are the after-school club and sports facilities for all students?
What Ofsted said about Stockport Academy
Overview
Stockport Academy is described as a "caring school" where pupils are "happy and feel safe," supported by "strong relationship[s] between pupils and staff." The report highlights a "strengthened curriculum" and "high-quality pastoral support," noting that pupils behave "extremely well" and are "engaged in their learning."
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a curriculum that prioritises "essential knowledge," leading to "much improved" published outcomes for recent Year 11 leavers.
- "Passionate teachers with secure subject knowledge" explain ideas clearly and address misconceptions "swiftly" in most lessons.
- The school places "high priority" on reading culture, providing "effective support" that helps struggling pupils build "fluency and confidence."
- Pupils enthusiastically take up leadership roles and embrace school values of "ambition, respect and community," contributing to a calm and respectful environment.
- Governance is "highly skilled," with leaders who "relentlessly held the school to account" and have overseen significant improvements.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must better use information to "adapt learning" for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), as current practices sometimes hinder their access to the curriculum.
- In some subjects, teachers do not consistently use assessment strategies to check pupils' understanding and application of knowledge, preventing some from developing a "secure understanding."
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 | 46.6 |
| 2024/25 | 47.0 |
| 2025/26 | 52.5 |
| 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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