Stockport School
Stockport, SK2 6BW · Stockport · secondary school
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6th 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 — 7.3/10 against 746 of them, against 5.9/10 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 | 46.3 · 54 | 30% | 1.61 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.25 · 69 | 25% | 1.72 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.9 · 49 | 10% | 0.49 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stockport School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.25 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,341 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
Since the 2025 inspection is recent, what specific actions have been taken to maintain the Good rating? How does the school support pupils to progress from their starting points, given the positive Progress 8 score?
What Ofsted said about Stockport School
Overview
Stockport School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a supportive community where pupils are “happy and proud” and embody the school’s clear vision. Leaders have successfully adapted the curriculum to meet changing pupil needs, ensuring high expectations and strong academic achievement.
Strengths
- Pupils study a “broad and ambitious curriculum” and are “enthusiastic about their learning,” achieving well in a “calm and purposeful” atmosphere.
- Staff use “effective assessment strategies” and break down information clearly, helping pupils build understanding securely and fill knowledge gaps.
- Systems to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are effective, allowing them to access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
- The school offers extensive enrichment, including trips, clubs, and leadership opportunities, alongside a “thoroughly designed” careers programme that prepares pupils for positive destinations.
- Staff workload is managed sustainably, allowing them to focus on professional development, while the governing body provides “strong support and challenge.”
Areas to improve
- Support for a small number of pupils needing extra help with reading is “not fully effective,” leaving gaps in phonics knowledge unaddressed and hindering curriculum access.
- Some groups of pupils are “still absent too often,” which affects the continuity of their learning, despite the school providing extensive support to re-engage them.
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 | 47.4 |
| 2024/25 | 45.7 |
| 2025/26 | 45.9 |
| 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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