The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.5 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.5
6.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
60%
17.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
81%
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 316 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 144 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11-18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,560
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.4%
Governance
- Head
- Mr Joe Barker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Location
Stockport, SK6 6LB
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRose Hill Primary School
Primary · 980m away
Choices School
Independent · 1.0km away
Warren Wood Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Peacefield Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Acorns School
Independent · 1.6km away
Bredbury Green Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Dial Park Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Agricultural and Rural Centre
Independent · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Marple Hall School?
Marple Hall School currently has 1,560 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Marple Hall School take?
Marple Hall School caters for pupils aged 11-18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Marple Hall School?
Marple Hall School is in Stockport, SK6 6LB. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Marple Hall School have a sixth form?
No, Marple Hall School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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