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Priestnall School

Priestnall School, Stockport
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Priestnall School

Priestnall Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, SK4 3HP

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Stockport.

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Pupils
1,285
Ages
11-16
FSM
13.6%
Attainment 8
52.5
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Oct 2019

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
52.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
34.2%
Basics 9-5
56.7%

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 for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
23.5%
EBacc APS
4.59
EBacc 9-5
16.6%
EBacc 9-4
20.2%
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About Priestnall School

Priestnall School is a secondary school in Stockport, Stockport. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2019 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.5. The school has around 1,285 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Priestnall Road, Stockport, SK4 3HP | More schools in Stockport

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Oct 2019 — Requires improvement
  2. Oct 2019 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Priestnall School)
  3. Jun 2011 — Outstanding (predecessor: Priestnall School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Priestnall School

What is Priestnall School's Ofsted rating?
Priestnall School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What are Priestnall School's latest exam results?
Priestnall School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Priestnall School located?
Priestnall School is a secondary school in Stockport, Stockport (SK4 3HP).
How many pupils attend Priestnall School?
Priestnall School has around 1,285 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Priestnall School with other schools?
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