Best schools in Stockport
Stockport schools are strong in places; the postcode still decides daily-life fit. This ranking covers 99 schools in the Stockport local authority. Postcode area SK8 has the highest average school score (63.3 across 23 schools), while SK1 sits at the lower end (24.3). 82% of ranked Stockport schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 schools in Stockport on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Stockport comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–30 in the Stockport ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Didsbury Road Primary School | 88.8 | Good | Primary |
| 12 | Westmorland Primary School | 88.5 | Good | Primary |
| 13 | St John's Church of England Primary School | 88.2 | Good | Primary |
| 14 | Torkington Primary School | 87.5 | Good | Primary |
| 15 | Alexandra Park Primary School | 87.3 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 16 | St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy | 85.8 | Good | Primary |
| 17 | Laurus Cheadle Hulme | 85 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 18 | Pownall Green Primary School | 83.9 | Good | Primary |
| 19 | Ludworth Primary School | 82.3 | Good | Primary |
| 20 | Lane End Primary School | 80.7 | Good | Primary |
| 21 | Cheadle Hulme Primary School | 79.8 | Good | Primary |
| 22 | Bredbury Green Primary School | 79.8 | Good | Primary |
| 23 | Thorn Grove Primary School | 76.6 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | Great Moor Junior School | 76.5 | Good | Primary |
| 25 | Moss Hey Primary School | 75.7 | Good | Primary |
| 26 | St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Reddish, a Voluntary Academy | 75.5 | Good | Primary |
| 27 | Our Lady's Catholic Primary School | 75.2 | Good | Primary |
| 28 | Hazel Grove High School | 74.8 | Good | Secondary |
| 29 | Oak Tree Primary School | 74.6 | Good | Primary |
| 30 | All Saints Church of England Primary School Marple | 72.6 | Good | Primary |
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Questions about schools in Stockport
What is the best school in Stockport?
Gatley Primary School is the top-ranked school in Stockport overall (LocaleIQ score 99.7 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 93% · higher 39%. Primary and secondary schools are scored on separate metrics and peer pools — use the phase tabs above to compare like for like.
What is the best primary school in Stockport?
Gatley Primary School leads the Stockport primary school ranking (LocaleIQ 99.7). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 93% · higher 39%. The Primary tab above shows the full ranked list of Stockport primary schools.
What is the best secondary school in Stockport?
Cheadle Hulme High School leads the Stockport secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 95.8). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 60.7. The Secondary tab above shows the full ranked list of Stockport secondary schools.
Which schools in Stockport are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
9 schools in the Stockport ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: Gatley Primary School, Queensgate Primary School, St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bradshaw Hall Primary School, Ladybrook Primary School, and 4 more. Outstanding means Ofsted judged the school exceptional in all inspection areas. LocaleIQ weighs DfE performance data alongside Ofsted, so a Good-rated school can still rank highly.
Which area of Stockport has the best schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, SK8 has the strongest cluster — 63.3 average across 23 ranked schools. SK1 sits at the lower end (24.3 average). Stockport schools are strong in places; the postcode still decides daily-life fit. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
How many schools are ranked in Stockport?
This ranking covers 99 schools (primary and secondary) in the Stockport comparison pool. Use the Primary or Secondary tabs for phase-specific rankings. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.