Heaton School
URN: 106173 • Stockport SK4 4RE
Overview
- Name
- Heaton School
- URN
- 106173
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 36.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrew Ruddick (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01614321931
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St James Road, Stockport SK4 4RE
Summary
Heaton School is a community special school located in Stockport, catering to students aged 11-16 with severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties, autism, and complex medical needs. With a student population of 89 and a significant percentage (45.3%) eligible for free school meals, the school prioritises inclusivity and diversity, fostering a strong sense of community among students, families, and staff.
The school's ethos, encapsulated in the four words "Enjoy, Challenge, Celebrate, Achieve," guides its curriculum and teaching approach. Heaton School offers an ambitious pathway curriculum divided into Pre formal, Informal, and Semi formal pathways, designed to equip students with essential life skills for their future. The learning environment includes specialised facilities such as hoisting-equipped classrooms, a hydrotherapy pool, and outdoor spaces that support various educational activities.
Heaton School is committed to individualised support, ensuring that each student progresses at their own pace while focusing on health, wellbeing, and self-esteem. The school actively engages with the local community, providing students with opportunities to participate in community activities and celebrate their achievements throughout the year.
The school's ethos, encapsulated in the four words "Enjoy, Challenge, Celebrate, Achieve," guides its curriculum and teaching approach. Heaton School offers an ambitious pathway curriculum divided into Pre formal, Informal, and Semi formal pathways, designed to equip students with essential life skills for their future. The learning environment includes specialised facilities such as hoisting-equipped classrooms, a hydrotherapy pool, and outdoor spaces that support various educational activities.
Heaton School is committed to individualised support, ensuring that each student progresses at their own pace while focusing on health, wellbeing, and self-esteem. The school actively engages with the local community, providing students with opportunities to participate in community activities and celebrate their achievements throughout the year.
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Nearby alternatives
- The Pendlebury Centre (69.7)
- Lisburne School (66.2)
- Castle Hill High School (63.1)
- Royal School, Manchester (62.4)
- Valley School (59.3)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 89 | 60 | 29 | 45.30 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 91 | 62 | 29 | 41.50 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 105 | 71 | 34 | 38.50 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 105 | 71 | 34 | 38.50 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 97 | 66 | 31 | 37.10 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 97 | 66 | 31 | 38.10 |
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