Poynton High School is a secondary school in Stockport, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. 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. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Poynton High School currently has around 1471 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.3% boys and 51.7% girls. Around 4.2% 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.
Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (91%) , including 62% who stay in school sixth forms and 19% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Yew Tree Lane, Stockport, SK12 1PU |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Cheshire East |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr David Waugh |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 111436 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1552 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1471 |
| Number of Boys: | 710 |
| Number of Girls: | 761 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worth Primary School Birch Road , SK12 1QA | - not rated | 260 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worth Primary School Birch Road , SK12 1QA | 2out of 4 | 260 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vernon Infant School Bulkeley Road , Poynton SK12 1NW | - not rated | 524 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vernon Primary School Clumber Road , SK12 1NW | 4out of 4 | 524 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vernon Junior School Clumber Road , Poynton SK12 1NW | - not rated | 570 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poynton High School Yew Tree Lane , Poynton SK12 1PU | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poynton High School Yew Tree Lane , Poynton SK12 1PU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norbury Court School London Road North , Poynton SK12 1BZ | - not rated | 2,465 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.