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Poynton High School
Yew Tree Lane, Poynton, Stockport, Cheshire, SK12 1PU, Cheshire East
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.5 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,500
Capacity
1,552
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 53.0, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly excelling in comparison to 80% of schools nationally. A notable 77% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 75% progress to university, with 42% attending top-third institutions. While the EBacc entry rate is 46%, which could be improved, overall parent satisfaction appears to be high based on the school's LocaleIQ score of 69.5.
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Last inspected: 10 December 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 53.0 | Top 20% 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%. | 77% | Top 21% 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%. | 53% | Top 30% 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%. | 46% | Top 24% 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 24% 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%. | 75% | 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%. | 42% | Top 20% |
Based on 146 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.9%
Asian Chinese3.3%
White Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.3%
Black African0.3%
Location
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53.34397, -2.11163 · SK12 1PU
School details
Local authorityCheshire East
RegionNorth West
URN146387
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.poyntonhigh.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Poynton High School rated by Ofsted?
Poynton High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 December 2015.
Is Poynton High School a good school?
Poynton High School scores 69.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% 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 Poynton High School in GCSEs?
Poynton High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.0. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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