Bramhall High School is a secondary school in Stockport, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Bramhall High School currently has around 1282 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.9% boys and 49.1% girls. Around 18.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (70.8%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (87%) , including 7% who stay in school sixth forms and 13% progressing to further education , while 6% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Seal Road, Stockport, SK7 2JT |
| Website: | http://bhsweb.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01614398045 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Stockport |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Paul Williams |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 106139 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/09/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1350 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1282 |
| Number of Boys: | 653 |
| Number of Girls: | 629 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 70.80% | 908 |
| Pakistani | 5.60% | 72 |
| Other White | 4.30% | 55 |
| Other Asian | 3.20% | 41 |
| Chinese | 2.90% | 37 |
| Other Mixed | 2.50% | 32 |
| White and Asian | 2.30% | 29 |
| Indian | 1.70% | 22 |
| African | 1.50% | 19 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.50% | 19 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 15 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 9 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.70% | 9 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adswood Nursery School Arnfield Road , Adswood SK3 8PJ | - not rated | 3,059 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladybrook Primary School Gleneagles Close , Seal Road SK7 2LT | 4out of 4 | 172 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pownall Green Primary School Bramhall Lane South , Bramhall SK7 2EB | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorfield Primary School Lyndhurst Avenue , Hazel Grove SK7 5HP | 2out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorfield Infant School Lyndhurst Avenue , Hazel Grove SK7 5HP | - not rated | 1,630 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorfield Junior School Lyndhurst Avenue , Hazel Grove SK7 5HP | - not rated | 1,630 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bramhall County High School Seal Road , Bramhall SK7 2JT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramhall High School Seal Road , Bramhall SK7 2JT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Grove High School Jacksons Lane , Hazel Grove SK7 5JX | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Grove High School Jacksons Lane , Hazel Grove SK7 5JX | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hazel Grove High School Jacksons Lane , Hazel Grove SK7 5JX | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star of the Sea School Bramhall Parish Hall , Bramhall Lane South SK7 2EF | - not rated | 831 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Grace Jacksons Lane , SK7 5JX | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Syddal Park School 33 Syddal Road , Bramhall SK7 1AB | - not rated | 1,799 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramillies Hall School Cheadle Hulme , SK8 7AJ | - not rated | 2,369 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley School Whitehaven Road , Bramhall SK7 1EN | 4out of 4 | 2,391 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.