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Priestnall School
Priestnall Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 3HP, Stockport
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.5 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,285
Capacity
1,275
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 52.6, the school ranks in the top 21% nationally, and 79% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating solid foundational skills. However, it is important to note that the school is currently rated as Requires Improvement by Ofsted, which may raise concerns for some parents. The limited EBacc entry of 24% suggests that there may be fewer opportunities for students to pursue a broad academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 29 October 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & 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. | 52.6 | Top 21% 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%. | 79% | Top 18% 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%. | 57% | Top 23% 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%. | 24% | Bottom 47% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.5%
Asian Pakistani5.4%
White Other3.6%
Mixed Other3.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Other1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Asian Indian1.5%
Black African1.2%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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53.41780, -2.19956 · SK4 3HP
School details
Local authorityStockport
RegionNorth West
URN149936
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.priestnallschool.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Priestnall School rated by Ofsted?
Priestnall School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 October 2019.
Is Priestnall School a good school?
Priestnall School scores 12.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% 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 Priestnall School in GCSEs?
Priestnall School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.6. 79% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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