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Harrytown Catholic High School
Harrytown, Romiley, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 3BU, Stockport
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
6.6 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
803
Capacity
825
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 40.6, this school performs in the top 77% of schools nationally, although only 53% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 73% recommending the school, but the recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" indicates there are areas needing attention. The low EBacc entry of 9% may also be a consideration for families prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 17 December 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 40.6 | Bottom 23% 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%. | 53% | Bottom 20% 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%. | 35% | Bottom 28% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 8% 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%. | 5% | Bottom 8% UK |
Parent View (86 responses)
★★★★★3.3
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
Good range of subjects
81%
My child makes good progress
80%
My child feels safe
79%
School has high expectations
76%
I'd recommend this school
73%
My child is happy
71%
Behaviour is good
71%
Progress is communicated
70%
School supports development
64%
School keeps me informed
51%
School responds to concerns
48%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.8%
White Other4.7%
Asian Indian2.9%
Black African2.9%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Other1.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Black Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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53.41336, -2.10447 · SK6 3BU
School details
Local authorityStockport
RegionNorth West
URN106143
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.harrytownschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Harrytown Catholic High School rated by Ofsted?
Harrytown Catholic High School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 December 2024.
Is Harrytown Catholic High School a good school?
Harrytown Catholic High School scores 6.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% 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 Harrytown Catholic High School?
Based on 86 Ofsted Parent View responses, Harrytown Catholic High School receives a satisfaction score of 67% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Harrytown Catholic High School in GCSEs?
Harrytown Catholic High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.6. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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