Windlehurst School, based in Stockport, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Windlehurst School currently has around 54 pupils on roll, which is about 83% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 92.6% boys and 7.4% girls. Around 68.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 40.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 78.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (90.7%).
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 22% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (11%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 11% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Windlehurst Road, Stockport, SK6 7HZ |
| Website: | www.windlehurst.stockport.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01614274788 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Stockport |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Headteacher Christopher Ormiston |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 131889 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/03/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 65 |
| Number of Pupils: | 54 |
| Number of Boys: | 50 |
| Number of Girls: | 4 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 40.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 78.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 90.70% | 49 |
| Other Black | 1.90% | 1 |
| African | 1.90% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.90% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 1.90% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 1.90% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doodfield Primary School Windlehurst Road , Hawk Green SK6 7HZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Marple Brickbridge Road , Marple SK6 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Lane Primary School Andrew Lane , High Lane SK6 8JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Lane Primary School Andrew Lane , High Lane SK6 8JQ | - not rated | 1,587 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peacefield Primary School Cross Lane , Marple SK6 7PZ | - not rated | 1,718 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marple Ridge High School Hibbert Lane , Marple SK6 7PA | - not rated | 1,474 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Marple Hall High School Hill Top Drive , Marple SK6 6LB | - not rated | 2,885 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Marple Hall School Hill Top Drive , Marple SK6 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,885 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marple Hall School Hill Top Drive , Marple SK6 6LB | - not rated | 2,885 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ridge College Hibbert Lane , Marple SK6 7PA | - not rated | 1,474 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windlehurst School Windlehurst Road , Hawk Green SK6 7HZ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorns School 19b Hibbert Lane , Marple SK6 7NN | - not rated | 1,566 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glengarth Special School Station Road , Marple SK6 6AL | - not rated | 2,074 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brabyns Preparatory School 34-36 Arkwright Road , Marple SK6 7DB | - not rated | 2,335 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Preparatory School Hollins Lane , Marple Bridge SK6 5BB | - not rated | 2,760 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.