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Marple Hall School

Stockport, SK6 6LBSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Progress 8
+0.28
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
370 1st-choice / 307 places
Ranking
#887
of 3,141 nationally

About Marple Hall School

Marple Hall School is a mixed, non-denominational secondary for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Stockport, and it is clearly a school in high demand. For the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 735 applications for just 307 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.39. Of those applications, 370 were first-preference choices, and the school was able to offer places to 289 of those families. This level of competition suggests a strong local reputation. The school’s intake reflects a broad community, though specific free school meal percentages are not available in the data to compare against national or local averages. The headteacher is Joe Barker, and the school operates without a sixth form, so pupils typically move on elsewhere after Year 11. The school’s capacity and popularity signal that it is a central option for Stockport families seeking a state secondary education.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHill Top Drive, Stockport, Stockport, SK6 6LB
HeadteacherJoe Barker
Local AuthorityStockport

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Sept 2013
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Oct 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Tennis CourtsLibrarySports HallSixth Form CentreGymnasiumAstro TurfPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

SwimmingTennisFootballHockeyMartial ArtsCross CountryAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubScience ClubOrchestraDebateModel United NationsDuke of EdinburghChessChoirBook ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: marplehall.stockport.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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