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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 · Ages 4–19 · Mixed

Ofsted
Outstanding
Oct 2012

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

A headline school result is not available here. Check the detailed results and the school's own published information.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

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

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available46.4
2024/25Not available46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available0.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

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Nearby secondary schools

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Royal College Manchester (Seashell Trust)
0 km away · Special post 16 institution
St James' Catholic High School
1.03 km away · Voluntary aided school
Good
Cheadle Hulme School
1.6 km away · Other independent school
North West Hospital School
1.68 km away · Other independent school
Cheadle Hulme High School
1.85 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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?
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