The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.0
3.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
5.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
69%
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
82%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
74%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
14%
Based on 176 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 90 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,011
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 38.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Stockport
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Janine McCann (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
October 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Heathbank Road, Cheadle Heath, Stockport, Cheshire, SK3 0UP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAlexandra Park Primary School
Primary · 479m away
Cheadle Heath Primary School
Primary · 504m away
The Pendlebury Centre
Pupil referral unit · 558m away
Lark Hill Primary School
Primary · 669m away
Brinksway School
Independent · 910m away
Bridge Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Ladybridge Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Stockport Academy a selective school?
No. Stockport Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Stockport Academy's Ofsted rating?
Stockport Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Stockport Academy?
Stockport Academy currently has 1,011 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stockport Academy take?
Stockport Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Stockport Academy?
Stockport Academy is in Stockport, SK3 0UP, in the Stockport local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stockport Academy have a sixth form?
No, Stockport Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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