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Heaton School

Heaton School, Stockport
Special school

Heaton School

St James Road, Heaton Moor, Stockport, SK4 4RE

A Requires improvement-rated special school in Stockport.

Community special school
Pupils
89
Ages
11-19
FSM
45.3%
Ofsted
Requires improvement
May 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

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

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 Heaton School

Heaton School is a secondary school in Stockport, Stockport. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). The school has around 89 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: St James Road, Stockport, SK4 4RE | More schools in Stockport

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. May 2024 — Requires improvement
  2. Jul 2023 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
  3. Jan 2012 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Heaton School

What is Heaton School's Ofsted rating?
Heaton School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
Where is Heaton School located?
Heaton School is a secondary school in Stockport, Stockport (SK4 4RE).
How many pupils attend Heaton School?
Heaton School has around 89 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Heaton School with other schools?
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