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Hazel Grove High School
Jacksons Lane, Hazel Grove, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 5JX, Stockport
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.0 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,435
Capacity
1,384
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 48.6, this school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly excelling in the top 36% nationally for GCSE results. A solid 66% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 70% progress to university, indicating a strong pathway for higher education. While the percentage of students achieving grade 5 or higher in these core subjects is 47%, the school continues to foster a supportive learning environment for its 1,435 pupils.
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Last inspected: 18 January 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 48.6 | Top 36% 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%. | 47% | Top 41% 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%. | 59% | Top 23% 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%. | 37% | Top 23% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 70% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 25% | Above avg |
Based on 20 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.3%
Asian Pakistani2.7%
White Other2.0%
Other1.4%
Asian Indian1.3%
Mixed Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Black African0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.37064, -2.13500 · SK7 5JX
School details
Local authorityStockport
RegionNorth West
URN137923
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.hazelgrovehigh.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Hazel Grove High School rated by Ofsted?
Hazel Grove High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 January 2022.
Is Hazel Grove High School a good school?
Hazel Grove High School scores 73.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Hazel Grove High School in GCSEs?
Hazel Grove High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.6. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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