Best Secondary Schools in Stockport 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 13 schools across Stockport. Updated with 2025–26 data.

13
Total schools
2
Outstanding
15%
Outstanding rate
63.6%
Avg KS2 SATs
33.3
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Cheadle Hulme High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 79 View school
🥈 Laurus Cheadle Hulme
Secondary
 Outstanding 73 View school
🥉 St James' Catholic High School
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
4. Priestnall School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 57 View school
5. Stockport Academy
Secondary
 Good 53 View school
6. Stockport School
Secondary
 Good 52 View school
7. The Kingsway School
Secondary
 Good 52 View school
8. Bramhall High School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 49 View school
9. Harrytown Catholic High School
Secondary
 Good 48 View school
10. Hazel Grove High School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 48 View school
11. Reddish Vale High School
Secondary
 Inadequate 31 View school
12. Marple Hall School
Secondary
 Good 23 View school
13. St Anne's RC Voluntary Academy
Secondary
 Inadequate 21 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Stockport?
There are 13 secondary schools in Stockport, of which 2 (15%) 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 Cheadle Hulme High 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?
15% of secondary schools in Stockport are rated Outstanding and 46% 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.