The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.6
4.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
5.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
59%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.10
Band 3Source: 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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 293 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% 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 137 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,435
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Stockport
- Trust
- THE LAURUS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma Moroney (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Jacksons Lane, Hazel Grove, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 5JX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLaurus Grace
Free school · Grammar · Very close
Moorfield Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 539m away
Norbury Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Bramhall High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Ladybrook Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Hazel Grove Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Pownall Green Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Hazel Grove High School a selective school?
No. Hazel Grove High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Hazel Grove High School's Ofsted rating?
Hazel Grove High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hazel Grove High School?
Hazel Grove High School currently has 1,435 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hazel Grove High School take?
Hazel Grove High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Hazel Grove High School?
Hazel Grove High School is in Stockport, SK7 5JX, in the Stockport local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hazel Grove High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Hazel Grove High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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