Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Stockport 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 136 schools across Stockport. Updated with 2025–26 data.

136

Total schools

Outstanding

12%

Outstanding rate

63.6%

Avg KS2 SATs

33.3

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Reddish Vale Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
🥈	The Pendlebury Centre Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
🥉	Moat House Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
4.	Brabyns Preparatory School Not applicable	—	95	View school
5.	Royal School, Manchester Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
6.	Valley School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
7.	Lisburne School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
8.	Gatley Primary School Primary	Outstanding	94	View school
9.	Queensgate Primary School Primary	Outstanding	94	View school
10.	Bradshaw Hall Primary School Primary	Outstanding	93	View school
11.	Ladybrook Primary School Primary	Outstanding	89	View school
12.	Torkington Primary School Primary	Good	85	View school
13.	St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Reddish, a Voluntary Academy Primary	Good	83	View school
14.	Tithe Barn Primary School Primary	Good	82	View school
15.	Great Moor Junior School Primary	Good	82	View school
16.	Pownall Green Primary School Primary	Good	82	View school
17.	Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	82	View school
18.	Didsbury Road Primary School Primary	Good	81	View school
19.	Moss Hey Primary School Primary	Good	81	View school
20.	St John's Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	81	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Stockport?

There are 136 primary & secondary schools in Stockport, of which 16 (12%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Stockport?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Stockport is Reddish Vale Nursery School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Stockport?

Primary and secondary school applications in Stockport are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Stockport council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Stockport?

12% of primary & secondary schools in Stockport are rated Outstanding and 66% are rated Good. 77.9% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.