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.

Stockport has 136 primary & secondary schools, of which 16 (12%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 90 rated Good — 78% of primary & secondary schools in Stockport are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Reddish Vale Nursery School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Stockport follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

136
Total schools
16
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.