Poynton High School
Poynton High School is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 11–18, in Stockport, SK12, in the Cheshire East council area. It has 1,467 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (29 June 2023): School remains Good. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
School remains Good — inspected 29 June 2023.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Good (10 December 2015) |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | 0.29 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 53 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 52.7 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 237 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 33.36 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | C+ | 2024/25 |
A level students | 134 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,467 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 8.4% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 5% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 10.07% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.87% | 2024/25 |
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