The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 53.0 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
- 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
53.0
9.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
53%
10.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
46%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.01
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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 210 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 105 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,500
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Trust
- THE TRUE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Matthew Dean (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Yew Tree Lane, Poynton, Stockport, Cheshire, SK12 1PU
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Poynton High School a selective school?
No. Poynton High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Poynton High School?
Poynton High School currently has 1,500 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Poynton High School take?
Poynton High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Poynton High School?
Poynton High School is in Stockport, SK12 1PU, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Poynton High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Poynton High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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