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Priestnall School

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Priestnall School

Priestnall Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, SK4 3HP

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

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures2024/25

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.

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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?
View Priestnall 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 Stockport.