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Poynton High School

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Poynton High School

Yew Tree Lane, Poynton, Stockport, SK12 1PU

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Pupils
1,500
Ages
11-18
FSM
9.0%
Attainment 8
53.0
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
53.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
26.8%
Basics 9-5
52.7%

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 (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
45.6%
EBacc APS
4.79
EBacc 9-5
25.7%
EBacc 9-4
36.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
33.36
A*-A Grades
18.7%
A*-B Grades
47.7%
AAB+ %
9.9%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 154 students entered

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About Poynton High School

Poynton High School is a secondary school in Stockport, Cheshire East. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 53.0. The school has around 1,500 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Yew Tree Lane, Stockport, SK12 1PU | More schools in Cheshire East

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jun 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Dec 2015 — Good (predecessor: Poynton High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Poynton High School

What is Poynton High School's Ofsted rating?
Poynton High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Poynton High School's latest exam results?
Poynton High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 53.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Poynton High School located?
Poynton High School is a secondary school in Stockport, Cheshire East (SK12 1PU).
How many pupils attend Poynton High School?
Poynton High School has around 1,500 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Poynton High School with other schools?
View Poynton High School'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 Cheshire East.