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Schools in Stockport

  • 115State-funded schools
  • 85Primary
  • 14Secondary
  • 9Special
  • North WestRegion
Applications per placeCircle size: applications
First choice · secondary 2026
80%
4 pts below England (84%)
3,368 families applied
First choice · primary 2026
94%
close to England (92%)
2,886 families applied
Applications per place · secondary
2.7
0.4 above England median (2.2)
Median school
New Ofsted report cards
25of 115 schools
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How hard is it to get a place here?

DfE · families living in Stockport
Secondary (Year 7) · Sept 2026
80%got their first choice
4 pts below England (84%)

3,368 applicants · 5.8% offered none of the schools they named

  1. 2026 80%; England 84%
  2. 2025 76%; England 84%
  3. 2024 80%; England 83%
  4. 2023 81%; England 83%
  5. 2022 83%; England 83%
  6. 2021 79%; England 81%
  7. 2020 80%; England 82%
  8. 2019 81%; England 81%
  9. 2018 84%; England 82%
  10. 2017 82%; England 83%
  11. 2016 85%; England 84%
  12. 2015 84%; England 84%
  13. 2014 87%; England 85%
  • Stockport
  • England
Every year as a table
EntryApplicantsFirst choiceOne of first threeNone they named
Sep 20263,36879.9%91.6%5.8%
Sep 20253,48676.2%91.2%5.8%
Sep 20243,48079.7%92.7%4.5%
Sep 20233,45081.3%92.7%5.4%
Sep 20223,31483.2%94.3%4.3%
Sep 20213,30479.1%91.6%6.5%
Sep 20203,38080.4%92.4%6.1%
Sep 20193,31381.0%93.2%5.9%
Sep 20183,21983.8%94.7%4.6%
Sep 20173,10582.1%94.8%4.4%
Sep 20163,06585.0%95.0%4.3%
Sep 20152,95184.0%94.7%4.5%
Sep 20142,73787.0%95.8%3.7%
Primary (Reception) · Sept 2026
94%got their first choice
close to England (92%)

2,886 applicants · 0.7% offered none of the schools they named

  1. 2026 94%; England 92%
  2. 2025 94%; England 93%
  3. 2024 94%; England 93%
  4. 2023 94%; England 92%
  5. 2022 91%; England 92%
  6. 2021 90%; England 92%
  7. 2020 90%; England 90%
  8. 2019 91%; England 91%
  9. 2018 91%; England 91%
  10. 2017 88%; England 90%
  11. 2016 89%; England 88%
  12. 2015 88%; England 88%
  13. 2014 89%; England 88%
  • Stockport
  • England
Every year as a table
EntryApplicantsFirst choiceOne of first threeNone they named
Sep 20262,88694.1%98.8%0.7%
Sep 20252,96094.4%99.2%0.6%
Sep 20242,95894.1%99.2%0.6%
Sep 20232,99493.7%98.8%0.8%
Sep 20223,05290.9%97.5%1.8%
Sep 20213,22690.4%96.7%2.7%
Sep 20203,30490.2%97.5%2.0%
Sep 20193,32891.4%98.3%1.4%
Sep 20183,26990.8%97.5%2.0%
Sep 20173,30587.8%95.7%3.0%
Sep 20163,45288.7%95.6%3.2%
Sep 20153,34887.6%95.9%3.2%
Sep 20143,36888.7%96.4%2.8%

What has Ofsted found here?

Ofsted data to 30 September 2026

Report cards 25 schools of 115 · since November 2025

  • Inclusion
  • Curriculum and teaching
  • Achievement
  • Attendance and behaviour
  • Personal development and wellbeing
  • Early years (19)
  • Post-16 provision (2)
  • Leadership and governance

Bar: share of schools; number of schools at each grade below.

Overall grade from Ofsted's previous framework 77 schools · graded 2011 to 2024

  • Outstanding12
  • Good60
  • Requires improvement5
  • Inadequate0

Includes grades confirmed by a later ungraded inspection. Not comparable with report cards.

Graded 2024/25, no overall grade 11 schools

Key judgementOutstandingGoodRequires improvementInadequate
Quality of education344–
Behaviour and attitudes362–
Personal development38––
Leadership and management353–

Not yet inspected (new or reorganised schools): 2.

Latest report cards

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Secondary schools in Stockport

14 schools · Year 7 entry 2026

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Sorted by applications per place for September 2026 entry, highest first.

Sorted by Attainment 8, highest first.

Sorted by the date of the latest Ofsted inspection, newest first.

Sorted by name.

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS4 results, Ofsted.
SchoolLatest OfstedApplications per placeAttainment 8FSM
Laurus Cheadle Hulme Outstanding2023 7.1 applications per place 58.2 20%
Cheadle Hulme High School Graded · no overall grade2025 5.6 applications per place 59.3 11%
St James' Catholic High School Faith 2026 4.3 applications per place 52.4 15%
Hazel Grove High School 2026 4.0 applications per place 52.7 18%
Bramhall High School Good2023 3.2 applications per place 49.2 21%
Stockport School Standards maintained2025 3.1 applications per place 45.9 32%
Stockport Academy Faith Graded · no overall grade2025 3.0 applications per place 52.5 41%
Harrytown Catholic High School Faith Graded · no overall grade2024 2.7 applications per place 42.2 32%
Marple Hall School Remains Good · improving2023 2.4 applications per place 53.6 13%
St Anne's RC Voluntary Academy Faith Good2023 2.2 applications per place 41.4 46%
Priestnall School Requires improvement2019 2.1 applications per place 55.8 14%
The Kingsway School 2026 1.5 applications per place 48.4 25%
Reddish Vale High School Special measures 2026 1.3 applications per place 37.9 46%
Werneth School Serious weaknesses 2026 1.1 applications per place 37.7 38%

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS4 results, Ofsted. FSM: free school meals.

  • Exceptional
  • Strong standard
  • Expected standard
  • Needs attention
  • Urgent improvement
  • Does not apply

Eight dots, one per area: inclusion, curriculum, achievement, attendance, personal development, early years, post-16, leadership. Colours follow Ofsted's report card scale; Schoolfile is independent of Ofsted.

Primary schools in Stockport

85 schools · Reception entry 2026

Sorted by applications per place for September 2026 entry, highest first.

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS2 results, Ofsted.
SchoolLatest OfstedApplications per placeSATs standardFSM
Mellor Primary School 2026 5.8 applications per place 71% 5%
Cheadle Hulme Primary School Good2023 5.7 applications per place 74% 6%
Tithe Barn Primary School Good2023 5.3 applications per place 84% 6%
St George's Church of England Primary School Faith 2026 5.2 applications per place 70% 33%
Ladybrook Primary School Outstanding2024 5.0 applications per place 83% 5%
Lum Head Primary School Remains Good2024 4.9 applications per place 78% 16%
St John's Church of England Primary School Faith 2025 4.8 applications per place 81% 10%
Cheadle Village Primary School Remains Good2023 4.2 applications per place 56% 21%
Moss Hey Primary School 2026 4.0 applications per place 81% 3%
Bolshaw Primary School Remains Good2022 4.0 applications per place – 12%
Lane End Primary School Remains Good2024 4.0 applications per place 74% 2%
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Faith Special measures 2026 4.0small intake applications per place 68% 73%
Didsbury Road Primary School Good2024 3.9 applications per place 82% 9%
St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary Faith 2026 3.9small intake applications per place 55% 34%
Woodford Primary School Graded · no overall grade2025 3.8 applications per place – 2%
St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Faith Graded · no overall grade2024 3.7 applications per place – 10%
Bradshaw Hall Primary School Outstanding2024 3.7 applications per place 90% 12%
St Simon's Catholic Primary School Faith Good2023 3.6 applications per place 50% 13%
Torkington Primary School Remains Good2023 3.6 applications per place 90% 4%
Fairway Primary School Remains Good2023 3.5 applications per place 50% 15%
Greave Primary School 2026 3.5 applications per place 62% 12%
Hazel Grove Primary School Remains Good2023 3.5 applications per place 41% 25%
Mersey Vale Primary School Good2024 3.4small intake applications per place 63% 37%
Alexandra Park Primary School Remains Outstanding2024 3.3 applications per place – 24%
Ladybridge Primary School 2026 3.3 applications per place 43% 41%
Prospect Vale Primary School Remains Good2023 3.3 applications per place 65% 20%
Moorfield Primary School 2026 3.3 applications per place 57% 7%
Outwood Primary School Remains Good2023 3.3 applications per place 66% 29%
St Peter's Catholic Primary School Faith Graded · no overall grade2025 3.3 applications per place 87% 3%
Pownall Green Primary School Good2023 3.2 applications per place 83% 4%
Abingdon Primary School 2026 3.2small intake applications per place 39% 45%
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Faith Remains Good2023 3.2 applications per place 83% 45%
Bridge Hall Primary School Requires improvement2024 3.2small intake applications per place 54% 62%
Lark Hill Primary School Good2022 3.2 applications per place 45% 50%
All Saints Church of England Primary School Marple Faith Remains Good2023 3.2 applications per place 80% 17%
Hursthead Infant School Good2023 3.1 applications per place – 3%
Norris Bank Primary School Remains Good2024 3.0 applications per place – 8%
St Christopher's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Faith Good2023 3.0 applications per place – 15%
St Philip's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Faith Remains Good2022 3.0 applications per place – 25%
Oak Tree Primary School Remains Good2024 3.0 applications per place 78% 10%
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School Faith Good2023 2.9 applications per place 19% 60%
St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport Faith Requires improvement2023 2.9 applications per place 33% 52%
Vernon Park Primary School Graded · no overall grade2025 2.8 applications per place 39% 26%
Thorn Grove Primary School Remains Good2024 2.8 applications per place 79% 16%
Meadowbank Primary School Remains Good2022 2.8 applications per place 71% 12%
Cheadle Catholic Infant School Faith Good2023 2.7 applications per place – 7%
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Faith 2026 2.7small intake applications per place 53% 39%
Ludworth Primary School Good2024 2.7 applications per place 77% 6%
Romiley Primary School Remains Good2020 2.6 applications per place – 12%
Broadstone Hall Primary School 2026 2.6 applications per place 69% 22%
Cheadle Heath Primary School 2026 2.6 applications per place 62% 28%
St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Faith Good2023 2.6 applications per place 73% 7%
Norbury Hall Primary School Remains Good2022 2.5 applications per place 74% 4%
Etchells Primary School 2026 2.5 applications per place 63% 21%
Bredbury St. Marks CofE Primary School Faith Good2024 2.5 applications per place 47% 47%
Whitehill Primary School Remains Good2024 2.4 applications per place 61% 56%
Cale Green Primary School 2026 2.4 applications per place 62% 32%
Bredbury Green Primary School Good2024 2.4 applications per place 71% 42%
High Lane Primary School Remains Good2023 2.4 applications per place – 12%
St Ambrose Catholic Primary School Faith Remains Good2023 2.4 applications per place 45% 46%
Great Moor Infant School Good2024 2.3 applications per place – 3%
Bramhall Park Primary School Good2023 2.3 applications per place – 10%
Dial Park Primary School Good2023 2.2 applications per place 48% 47%
Gatley Primary School Outstanding2024 2.2 applications per place 93% 7%
St Mary's Church of England Primary School Faith Graded · no overall grade2024 2.2 applications per place 69% 22%
Woodley Primary School 2026 2.2 applications per place 53% 14%
Brookside Primary School 2026 2.1 applications per place 42% 11%
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Reddish, a Voluntary Academy Faith Remains Good2023 2.1 applications per place 85% 30%
St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel Faith Remains Good2023 2.1 applications per place 72% 7%
Banks Lane Infant School Good2023 2.0 applications per place – 18%
St Paul's Church of England Primary School Brinnington Faith Requires improvement2024 1.9 applications per place 44% 70%
Rose Hill Primary School 2026 1.9 applications per place 63% 16%
Arden Primary School Remains Good2024 1.9 applications per place 54% 33%
Vale View Primary School Good2024 1.9 applications per place 47% 43%
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Faith Remains Good2024 1.8 applications per place 55% 50%
All Saints Church of England Primary School Stockport Faith Graded · no overall grade2024 1.8small intake applications per place 36% 53%
Warren Wood Primary School Good2024 1.7 applications per place 42% 9%
Westmorland Primary School Remains Good2023 1.4 applications per place 61% 62%
North Cheshire Jewish Primary School Faith Good2024 1.2 applications per place 64% 10%
Adswood Primary School Graded · no overall grade2024 no data – –
Banks Lane Junior School Remains Good2024 no data 71% 26%
Cheadle Catholic Junior School Faith Standards maintained2024 no data 79% 9%
Great Moor Junior School Remains Good2022 no data 83% 10%
Hursthead Junior School Remains Good2023 no data 76% 4%
Queensgate Primary School Outstanding2024 no data – –

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS2 results, Ofsted. FSM: free school meals.

Special schools and other provision

16 schools