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Stockport School
Mile End Lane, Stockport, Cheshire, SK2 6BW, Stockport
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.5 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 52% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,349
Capacity
1,350
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 66% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. The school boasts a strong parent satisfaction rate of 84%, indicating a positive community environment. However, while the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.7 is above the national average, there is room for improvement in the percentage of students attaining higher grades, as well as in EBacc entries at 49%.
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Last inspected: 10 December 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 45.7 | Bottom 49% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 66% | Top 49% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 50% | Top 35% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 49% | Top 25% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 36% | Top 25% UK |
Parent View (160 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of subjects
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Progress is communicated
90%
My child makes good progress
88%
School has high expectations
86%
My child is happy
84%
I'd recommend this school
84%
My child feels safe
81%
School keeps me informed
79%
School supports development
79%
Behaviour is good
79%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.8%
White Other3.4%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Asian Other1.1%
Asian Indian1.1%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Chinese0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Black African0.3%
Black Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.39137, -2.13905 · SK2 6BW
School details
Local authorityStockport
RegionNorth West
URN106135
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.stockportschool.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Stockport School rated by Ofsted?
Stockport School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 December 2019.
Is Stockport School a good school?
Stockport School scores 51.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Stockport School?
Based on 160 Ofsted Parent View responses, Stockport School receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Stockport School in GCSEs?
Stockport School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.7. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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