Broadstones School, Reddish
Broadstones School is a special school for pupils aged 13 to 16 in Reddish. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Broadstones School in detail
Broadstones School in its own words
In its own words: "Broadstones is a DFE registered independent special school. It caters for learners aged 13-16 that find traditional school settings problematic and find learning through vocational activities beneficial."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Broadstones School are Reddish Hall School (0.9 miles); Heaton School (0.9 miles, Requires improvement); Melland High School (1.2 miles, Outstanding); and Grange School (1.3 miles, Outstanding).
Reddish Hall SchoolHeaton SchoolMelland High SchoolGrange School
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Broadstones School has an education, health and care plan (18 of 18 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Reddish South Rail Station, about 570 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Broadstone Mill (opposite), 10 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Broadstones School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Broadstones School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 5
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 2 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Stockport is 8 (the median across 135 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
18 pupils
20 places
2 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Reddish
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Reddish
Across Stockport council
Places available
3,325
Applications
3,368
Got 1st preference
79.9%
Got preferred school
94.2%
All secondary applications across Stockport council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
18
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Broadstones School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
18
Total Pupils
11
Boys
7
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Broadstones School
What are GCSE results like at Broadstones School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Broadstones School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is Broadstones School's Ofsted rating?
Broadstones School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023.
Does Broadstones School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in October 2023, Broadstones School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Broadstones School?
Broadstones School has around 18 pupils on roll.
Does Broadstones School have specialist SEN provision?
Broadstones School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Broadstones School?
Broadstones School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Broadstones School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 2 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Stockport is 8 (the median across 135 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Broadstones School?
Broadstones School is at Room 413, Broadstone Mill, Reddish, SK4 5HS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)