Poynton High School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Stockport, SK12 1PU
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 20% in England
4 of 21 in Cheshire East
Pupils
1,467
First preferences per place
1.02
2026/27
Absence
7.2%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 52.4 | 56.9 | 53.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52% | 62% | 53% | |
| Average English grade | 5.4 | 5.8 | 5.3 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.0 | 5.5 | 5.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 62% | 66% | 55% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.14 | 0.29 | — |
77% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Hazel Grove High School · 2.0 mi · Report card · Top 40% in England
- Bramhall High School · 2.3 mi · Good · Top 25% in England
- Cheadle Hulme High School · 3.3 mi · Not judged · Top 9% in England
- Stockport School · 3.5 mi · Good · Top 45% in England
- St James' Catholic High School · 3.7 mi · Report card · Top 25% in England
- Marple Hall School · 3.9 mi · No rating
The neighbourhood
Poynton High School is in Poynton East (typical home £450,000, crime very low).
What is Poynton High School's Ofsted rating?
Poynton High School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Poynton High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Poynton High School is in the top 20% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.