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Stockport Academy
Heathbank Road, Cheadle Heath, Stockport, Cheshire, SK3 0UP, Stockport
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
45.6 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,011
Capacity
1,020
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Christian
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving an Attainment 8 score of 47.0, placing it in the top 43% of schools nationally. While 63% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, parent satisfaction is relatively strong at 76%. However, there is room for improvement in the percentage of students attaining grade 5 or above in these core subjects, currently at 47%.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality 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. | 47.0 | Top 43% 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%. | 63% | Bottom 41% 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%. | 47% | Top 42% 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%. | 69% | Top 19% 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%. | 42% | Top 19% UK |
Parent View (78 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
Good range of subjects
94%
My child feels safe
83%
My child makes good progress
83%
School has high expectations
83%
My child is happy
78%
Progress is communicated
77%
I'd recommend this school
76%
Behaviour is good
73%
School supports development
73%
School keeps me informed
71%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.5%
Asian Pakistani4.7%
White Other3.5%
Black African3.4%
Mixed Other2.3%
Asian Chinese2.1%
Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Asian Other1.1%
Asian Indian1.1%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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53.39985, -2.18375 · SK3 0UP
School details
Local authorityStockport
RegionNorth West
URN135262
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.stockport-academy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Stockport Academy rated by Ofsted?
Stockport Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is Stockport Academy a good school?
Stockport Academy scores 45.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 46% 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 Academy?
Based on 78 Ofsted Parent View responses, Stockport Academy receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Stockport Academy in GCSEs?
Stockport Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.0. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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