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Royal School, Manchester

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Royal School, Manchester

Stanley Road, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, SK8 6RQ

Non-maintained special school
Pupils
63
Ages
4-19
FSM
42.2%
Capacity
80
Ofsted
Outstanding
Oct 2012

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
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Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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About Royal School, Manchester

Royal School, Manchester is a secondary school in Stockport, Stockport. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2012 inspection). The school has around 63 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Stanley Road, Stockport, SK8 6RQ | More schools in Stockport

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Royal School, Manchester, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2022 — School remains Outstanding
  2. Oct 2012 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Royal School, Manchester

What is Royal School, Manchester's Ofsted rating?
Royal School, Manchester received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2012 inspection.
Where is Royal School, Manchester located?
Royal School, Manchester is a secondary school in Stockport, Stockport (SK8 6RQ).
How many pupils attend Royal School, Manchester?
Royal School, Manchester has around 63 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Royal School, Manchester with other schools?
View Royal School, Manchester's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Stockport.