Stockport School

A good community school school in Stockport. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Stockport School.

Stockport, SK26BW Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

64

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
59.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.25
English & Maths grade 4+ %
61.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 72.5%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
10 December 2019
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Mile End Lane
Stockport, SK26BW

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
106135
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Address
Mile End Lane, Stockport, SK2 6BW
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
1350 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,322
Free School Meals
26.8% (354 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (28 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
31.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
47.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.9
English Attainment 8:
10.1
Maths Attainment 8:
10.0
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.4
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.9
Ebacc English:
98.0%
Ebacc Entry:
41.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
93.5%
Ebacc Languages:
70.4%
Ebacc Maths:
98.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.6%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.25
Progress 8 Range:
0.07 to 0.42

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
41.7 (+22.3 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
72.5 (+20.5 vs average)
Attainment 8:
47.4 (+7.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.25 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
37 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
220
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,322 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Velis et Remis"

Head Teacher's Message

I am very proud as the Headteacher, to welcome and introduce you to Stockport School. Stockport School has a rich history and tradition which dates back over 125 years.

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 Admissions Policy for September 2026. Stockport Secondary School Admissions Booklet for Entry in September 2026. Click to view booklet here. Year 7 Admissions Policy for September 2026. Applying for a Place. For students born between 1st September 2014 – 31 August 2015 the closing date for applications is 31st October 2025. Stockport Local Authority have provided additional information guides for parents regarding admissions, particularly for those who will be making an application for Year 7 places, which we hope together with our own school information, will be helpful when considering an application for a school place. https://www.stockport.gov.uk/documents/school-admissions. Applications are submitted online at the following website which also contains a wealth of useful information about the application process – www.stockport.gov.uk/schooladmissions. In Year Admissions (All Years). To apply for a place at Stockport School part way through the year please visit the Stockport.gov website found here and create an account (see Create Account on the navigation bar at the top of the website). Then fill in an In Year Transfer Application.

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