The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
100% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 15
- Capacity
- 56%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Stockport
- Head
- Mrs Keri Tams (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAdditional inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Standard inspection: Good
April 2023 | Inspection
Additional inspection
December 2022 | Inspection
Additional inspection
October 2020 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
March 2019 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2017 | Inspection
Additional inspection
April 2017 | Inspection
Additional inspection
October 2016 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2016 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
March 2012 | Inspection
Location
128 Reddish Road, Stockport, Cheshire, Cheshire, SK5 7JG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWhitehill Primary School
Primary · 796m away
Moat House
Pupil referral unit · 876m away
St Paul's Church of England Primary School Brinnington
Primary · 908m away
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Norris Bank Independent School
Independent · 1.0km away
All Saints Church of England Primary School Stockport
Primary · 1.1km away
St Anne's RC Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Penarth Group School a selective school?
Yes. Penarth Group School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Penarth Group School's Ofsted rating?
Penarth Group School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Penarth Group School?
Penarth Group School currently has 15 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Penarth Group School take?
Penarth Group School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Penarth Group School?
Penarth Group School is in Cheshire, SK5 7JG, in the Stockport local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Penarth Group School have a sixth form?
Yes, Penarth Group School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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