Hazel Grove High School
104%
Capacity
1,435
Pupils
3.9x
Demand
About Hazel Grove High School
Hazel Grove High School is a large, mixed secondary in Stockport that is significantly oversubscribed, a clear signal of its local demand. With 1,435 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,384, the school is operating above its official limit. For the 2025/26 admissions round, it received 1,027 applications for 266 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.86 to one. Of those, 270 families put it as their first preference, and 232 first-preference offers were made. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 16.4%, which is slightly above the national average for secondary schools, suggesting a genuinely mixed intake. The school is non-denominational and has no religious character, drawing from a broad catchment. Headteacher Emma Moroney leads a school that has clearly become a popular choice in the area, and the numbers suggest that securing a place is competitive.
Academically, Hazel Grove performs well above the local authority average. Its Progress 8 score of 0.19 is comfortably ahead of the Stockport average of 0.07, placing it 7th out of 13 schools in the borough and in the top 35% nationally. The school’s Progress 8 banding is rated ‘Above average’, with particularly strong results in maths (0.27) and the EBacc subjects (0.33), though English progress is slightly negative at -0.04. Attainment 8 sits at 48.2, and 70.2% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The EBacc entry rate is high at 62.6%, with 42.3% achieving a grade 4 or above across the full EBacc combination. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, the school was rated Good overall, with Outstanding marks for sixth-form provision, personal development, and leadership and management. This is a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2018.
The school offers a strong range of facilities, including a theatre, art studios, science labs, a gymnasium, and a dedicated sixth-form centre. Sports provision is broad, with hockey, cricket, tennis, swimming, and dance among the options, and there is a healthy selection of clubs such as debate, eco club, and Young Enterprise. SEND support is comprehensive, covering ten categories from dyslexia and autism to multi-sensory impairment and physical disability. Hazel Grove has its own official sixth form, which was rated Outstanding by Ofsted, making it a strong option for families wanting a through-school experience from 11 to 18. Given its oversubscription and above-average progress scores, this school will suit families who prioritise academic improvement and a wide co-curricular offer, but they should be prepared for a competitive admissions process, particularly for first-preference places.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Jacksons Lane, Stockport, Stockport, SK7 5JX |
| Headteacher | Emma Moroney |
| Local Authority | Stockport |
| Number of Pupils | 1,435 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.4% |
| School Capacity | 1,435 / 1,384 (104% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Jan 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Mar 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.19)
1092nd of 3,141
Nationally
112th of 445
In North West
7th of 13
In Stockport
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/237%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 262 pupils).
- FE college42%
- Sixth form college37%
- School sixth form (stay)7%
- Employment6%
- Not sustained5%
- Apprenticeship2%
95% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2357%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 21 pupils).
- University (HE)57%
- Employment29%
- Not sustained5%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
14Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed266
1,027
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
270 families put this school as their 1st choice (26% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British81.3%
- Asian5.6%
- Mixed3.4%
- White (other)2.0%
- Black0.2%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
6
Total schools
6
Oversubscribed
4
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hazel Grove High School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Jacksons Lane, Stockport
Stockport, SK7 5JX
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