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Bramhall High School

Stockport, SK7 2JTSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
Progress 8
-0.08
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.5×
Not oversubscribed
165 1st-choice / 304 places
Ranking
#1,710
of 3,141 nationally

About Bramhall High School

Bramhall High School is a popular choice among local families, with 870 applications for 304 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.86. Of those, 165 first-preference offers were made, indicating strong demand for this 11-16 mixed state secondary in Stockport. The school currently has 1,282 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,350, so it is operating close to its limit. While the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, the high application numbers suggest a solid reputation in the area. Headteacher Paul Williams leads a school that was rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection in September 2023, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2019. The inspection report highlighted Good across all categories, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSeal Road, Stockport, Stockport, SK7 2JT
HeadteacherPaul Williams
Local AuthorityStockport
Number of Pupils1,282
Free School Meals (FSM)18.0%
School Capacity1,282 / 1,350 (95% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 3 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Swimming PoolAstro TurfGymnasiumTheatreLibraryDining HallICT SuiteMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

SwimmingAthleticsRowingDanceTennisMartial ArtsCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaCodingChoirBook ClubScience ClubOrchestra

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 14:50

Source: bhsweb.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bramhall High School

Bramhall High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.