The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.6
3.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
6.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
9%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 146 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 72 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 803
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 30.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Stockport
- Head
- Mrs C Pickles (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
January 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Harrytown, Romiley, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 3BU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWerneth School
Secondary · Very close
St Christopher's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · Very close
Bredbury Green Primary School
Primary · 411m away
Agricultural and Rural Centre
Independent · 573m away
Bredbury St. Marks CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Romiley Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Arden Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Lisburne School
Special school · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Harrytown Catholic High School a selective school?
No. Harrytown Catholic High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Harrytown Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?
Harrytown Catholic High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harrytown Catholic High School?
Harrytown Catholic High School currently has 803 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harrytown Catholic High School take?
Harrytown Catholic High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Harrytown Catholic High School?
Harrytown Catholic High School is in Stockport, SK6 3BU, in the Stockport local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harrytown Catholic High School have a sixth form?
No, Harrytown Catholic High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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