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.

Stockport has 13 secondary schools, of which 2 (15%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 8 rated Good — 77% of secondary schools in Stockport are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Marple Hall 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.

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
🥇 Marple Hall School
Secondary
 Good 80 View school
🥈 Laurus Cheadle Hulme
Secondary
 Outstanding 78 View school
🥉 Bramhall High School
Secondary
 Good 67 View school
4. St James' Catholic High School
Secondary
 Good 66 View school
5. Cheadle Hulme High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 63 View school
6. Hazel Grove High School
Secondary
 Good 63 View school
7. Stockport School
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
8. Priestnall School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 58 View school
9. St Anne's RC Voluntary Academy
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
10. The Kingsway School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 51 View school
11. Stockport Academy
Secondary
 Good 46 View school
12. Harrytown Catholic High School
Secondary
 Good 39 View school
13. Reddish Vale High School
Secondary
 Inadequate 27 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 Marple Hall 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 62% 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.