Located in Stockport, Stockport School is a secondary school, 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.
Stockport School currently has around 1349 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50% boys and 50% girls. Around 29.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 10%. Persistent absence is recorded at 31.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (84.8%).
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 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (86%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 28% progressing to further education , while 8% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Mile End Lane, Stockport, SK2 6BW |
| Website: | www.stockportschool.net |
| Telephone: | 01614833622 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Stockport |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Ian Irwin |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 106135 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/12/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1350 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1349 |
| Number of Boys: | 675 |
| Number of Girls: | 674 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 31.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 84.80% | 1144 |
| Other White | 3.40% | 46 |
| Other Mixed | 1.90% | 26 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 22 |
| Pakistani | 1.40% | 19 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.30% | 17 |
| Other Asian | 1.10% | 15 |
| Indian | 1.10% | 15 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.00% | 13 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 7 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 7 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 5 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 4 |
| African | 0.30% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.10% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offerton Hall Nursery School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | - not rated | 1,579 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adswood Nursery School Arnfield Road , Adswood SK3 8PJ | - not rated | 2,154 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | - not rated | 2,926 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | - not rated | 3,242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Moor Infant School Southwood Road , Great Moor SK2 7DG | 3out of 4 | 449 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Moor Junior School Great Moor Junior School , Southwood Road SK2 7DG | 3out of 4 | 449 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Primary School Buxton Road , Heaviley SK2 6NX | 2out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Junior School Buxton Road , Heaviley SK2 6NX | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Infant School Bramhall Lane , SK2 6HY | - not rated | 1,221 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockport School Mile End Lane , SK2 6BW | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Davenport School Frewland Avenue , Davenport SK3 8UA | - not rated | 1,263 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Technical School 131 Wellington Road South , Wellington House SK1 3TZ | - not rated | 1,898 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Offerton School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5DS | - not rated | 1,921 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Grove High School Jacksons Lane , Hazel Grove SK7 5JX | 3out of 4 | 2,535 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 734 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport College Wellington Road South , SK1 3UQ | - not rated | 2,129 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockport Grammar School Buxton Road , SK2 7AF | - not rated | 301 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oriel Bank 12 Devonshire Park Road , Davenport SK2 6JP | - not rated | 935 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hillcrest Grammar School Beech Avenue , SK3 8HB | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Hall Grammar School Beech Avenue , Stockport SK3 8HA | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Curzon Road , Offerton SK2 5DG | - not rated | 1,803 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.