Stockport Academy
Academy sponsor led11-16Faith priority
Heathbank Road, Cheadle Heath, Stockport, SK3 0UP
Headteacher: Mrs Janine McCannSchool website ↗Pupils: 185 (capacity: 1020)Part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Ofsted Rating Inspected 21 January 2025Full report ↗
From September 2024, Ofsted no longer gives a single overall grade.
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
GCSE Results (2024/25)
GCSE results for Year 11 pupils. National averages shown for comparison.
Progress 8 scores for 2024/25 are not used for accountability purposes following the KS2 assessment disruption. Treat with caution.
Attainment 8ⓘAttainment 8Average grade across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs, including English and MathsEach GCSE grade is converted to a points score (grade 9 = 9 points, grade 1 = 1 point). The national average is around 46.
47.0
English & Maths Grade 4+ⓘEnglish & Maths — Grade 4+ (Standard Pass)% of pupils achieving at least a grade 4 in both English and MathsGrade 4 is the minimum "standard pass". Employers and colleges often require grade 4 in English and Maths.
62.7%
English & Maths Grade 5+ⓘEnglish & Maths — Grade 5+ (Strong Pass)% of pupils achieving at least a grade 5 in both English and MathsGrade 5 is a "strong pass". Many sixth forms and universities expect grade 5 in English and Maths.
47.0%
English Baccalaureate (EBacc)ⓘEBacc Entry% of pupils who entered the English Baccalaureate — a set of GCSE subjects covering English, Maths, Sciences, a Language, and HumanitiesEBacc entry keeps academic options open post-16. It is not a separate qualification.
Pupils entered for EBacc69.2%
EBacc Grade 4+41.6%
EBacc Grade 5+31.9%
EBacc average point score4.39
Results Over Time
Admissions
Faith priority — This school has a faith-based admissions priority (Christian).
Year 7 places per year (PAN)
205
Total applications
666
1st preference applications
219
Families who got their first choice
1.1%
⚠ Applications exceeded places last year
Historical distance cut-off data is not available for this school. Contact the admissions authority for oversubscription criteria details.
Wellbeing & Context
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Pupils receiving SEN supportⓘSEN Support% of pupils receiving SEN (Special Educational Needs) support without a formal planThese pupils need extra help but do not yet have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
17.8%
SEN support without an EHCP
Pupils with an EHCPⓘEducation, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)% of pupils with a formal EHCP — a legal plan for pupils with significant additional needs
3.2%
Education, Health and Care Plan
Total pupils
185
Capacity: 1020
Location
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Historical Results
| Year | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Eng & Maths 4+ | EBacc entry % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | - | - | - | - |
| 2024/25 | 47.0 | - | 62.7% | 69.2% |