Stockport School, Stockport
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Stockport School excels at supporting every pupil's potential through outstanding pastoral care and high expectations. Teachers are passionate about their subjects and consistently challenge pupils, helping them make considerable progress from their different starting points. The school has created an inclusive culture where being different is accepted, and pupils feel safe and supported.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional pastoral care and support for pupils, with strong relationships between staff and students
- High-quality teaching in most departments, with effective teacher development and sharing of good practice
- Excellent progress for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs compared to national peers
- Outstanding pupil behaviour in class and around school, with exemplary attitudes to learning
- Strong, effective leadership that maintains focus on high standards and improvement
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils' progress in modern foreign languages (French and German) remains weaker than in other key subjects, particularly for the most able
- Attendance of a small proportion of persistently absent pupils needs further improvement
- Sustaining good and outstanding outcomes in modern foreign languages with more demanding examinations
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with meticulous record-keeping, regular staff training, strong relationships with external agencies, and a clear focus on preventative measures including online safety and bullying prevention.
Extracurricular Activities
Drama lessons, breakfast club
Stockport School continues to be good with strong leadership that has maintained high quality education since the last inspection in 2013. The school has demonstrated marked improvement in specific areas, with pupils making exceptional progress by the end of Year 11, particularly disadvantaged pupils.
At a Glance
31.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
160 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
23.2
Avg class size
58
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
1,341 pupils
1,350 capacity
9 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Stockport
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Stockport
Admissions Demand - Stockport
Places available
3,392
Applications
3,486
Got 1st preference
76.2%
Got preferred school
94.2%
Secondary admissions across Stockport (2025/26)
Inspection History(109)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
10.63227%
Overall absence
29.50467%
Persistent absence
1,393
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Stockport School
Great Moor Junior School
Great Moor Infant School
St George's Church of England Primary School
Banks Lane Junior School
Banks Lane Infant School
St Philip's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Cale Green Primary School
Dial Park Primary School
Fairway Primary School
Hazel Grove Primary School
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