Schools across Stockport
Local authority · 138 schools across 7 towns
138
87 primary · 15 secondary
47,104
91% capacity used
35
6 outstanding · 29 good
52,032
4,928 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
77.7%
KS2 Maths
76.9%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
3,709 spare places
Secondary Schools
1,037 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.2%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
15.5%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
99
2024/25
Absence trend across Stockport schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
8%
Plans Issued
575
Assessment Requests
859
Tribunal Cases
12
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
64
Lodged
(1.6%)
44
Heard
6
Successful
(14%)
Primary (infant classes)
64
Lodged
(1.9%)
44
Heard
6
Successful
(14%)
Secondary
364
Lodged
(10.5%)
267
Heard
55
Successful
(21%)
Total
428
Lodged
(5.7%)
311
Heard
61
Successful
(20%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.