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Priestnall School

Priestnall School

Stockport, SK4 3HPSecondary School·Ages 11-16
R. Improvementby Ofsted

101%

Capacity

1,285

Pupils

2.0x

Demand

About Priestnall School

Priestnall School is a state-funded Does not apply secondary school serving the Stockport community, welcoming children from age 11 to 16. The school has 1,285 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 1,275 places).

Ofsted has rated Priestnall School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Rachel Howarth, it falls under Stockport local authority.

In terms of academic performance, its Progress 8 score of +0.40 is above the national average. Additionally, Attainment 8 is strong at 56.8. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 651st out of 3,141 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 13 in Stockport.

Priestnall School is a popular choice with families — it received 528 applications for 257 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 297 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 11 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 8 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Priestnall School include Music Rooms, Theatre, Library, Sixth Form Centre, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Swimming, Tennis, Basketball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Debate, Science Club, Book Club, Eco Club and 6 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.6%, which is below the national average for secondary schools in England.

For families exploring secondary schools in Stockport, Priestnall School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPriestnall Road, Stockport, Stockport, SK4 3HP
HeadteacherRachel Howarth
Local AuthorityStockport
Number of Pupils1,285
Free School Meals (FSM)13.6%
School Capacity1,285 / 1,275 (101% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Oct 2019
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Overall Effectiveness

Requires improvement

Declined
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 24 Nov 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on Progress 8 (+0.40)

651st of 3,141

Nationally

Top 25%

64th of 445

In North West

Top 25%

3rd of 13

In Stockport

Top 25%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data

GCSE Results

2023/24

Progress 8 Score

+0.40Above Average

Students make more progress than similar students nationally

BelowAverageAbove

Attainment 8 (vs national avg)

+56.8Well Above Average

Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average

BelowAverageAbove
Grade 9-4 (Standard Pass)82%
Grade 9-5 (Strong Pass)64%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionMulti-SensoryOther

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

Facilities

7
Music RoomsTheatreLibrarySixth Form CentrePlaying FieldsDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

CricketSwimmingTennisBasketballRugbyCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DebateScience ClubBook ClubEco ClubGardeningDramaYoung EnterpriseDuke of EdinburghChessNewspaper

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

257

Applications

528

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.1x
0x1x2x3x5x+

297 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Priestnall School

Priestnall School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.

Contact Information

01615497300www.priestnallschool.org.uk/

Priestnall Road, Stockport

Stockport, SK4 3HP

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Priestnall Road, Stockport

Stockport, SK4 3HP

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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