Poynton High School
URN: 111436 • Stockport SK12 1PU
Overview
- Name
- Poynton High School
- URN
- 111436
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 69.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Waugh (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Yew Tree Lane, Stockport SK12 1PU
Summary
Poynton High School and Performing Arts College is a mixed community secondary school located in Stockport, Cheshire East, catering to students aged 11 to 18. With a current enrolment of 1,471 pupils and a capacity of 1,552, the school prides itself on providing high-quality education and a wide range of subjects, including A-levels in its sixth form, which has over 300 students. The school is known for its academic excellence and strong relationships with higher education institutions, helping many students progress to prestigious universities.
The school emphasizes the importance of personal development and pastoral care, ensuring that each student is valued as an individual. A dedicated team of Directors of Learning and Student Support Leaders is in place to assist students throughout their educational journey, particularly during the transition from primary to secondary school. Poynton High School also fosters community involvement and encourages students to engage in various extracurricular activities, promoting a well-rounded educational experience.
Poynton High School has a commitment to inclusivity and diversity, offering numerous opportunities for students to participate in clubs and community projects. The school's ethos revolves around inspiring and empowering students to reach their full potential, preparing them to be active and responsible citizens in a global society.
The school emphasizes the importance of personal development and pastoral care, ensuring that each student is valued as an individual. A dedicated team of Directors of Learning and Student Support Leaders is in place to assist students throughout their educational journey, particularly during the transition from primary to secondary school. Poynton High School also fosters community involvement and encourages students to engage in various extracurricular activities, promoting a well-rounded educational experience.
Poynton High School has a commitment to inclusivity and diversity, offering numerous opportunities for students to participate in clubs and community projects. The school's ethos revolves around inspiring and empowering students to reach their full potential, preparing them to be active and responsible citizens in a global society.
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Nearby alternatives
- Marple Hall School (70.8)
- Hazel Grove High School (67.8)
- Poynton High School (66.2)
- Bramhall High School (64.1)
- Stockport School (60.8)
Key details
- LA
- Cheshire East
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1552
- Pupils
- 1471
- Boys
- 710
- Girls
- 761
- FSM %
- 4.20
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2018-11-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2015-12-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1471 | 710 | 761 | 1552 | 4.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1471 | 710 | 761 | 1552 | 4.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1471 | 710 | 761 | 1552 | 4.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1471 | 710 | 761 | 1552 | 4.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1471 | 710 | 761 | 1552 | 4.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1471 | 710 | 761 | 1552 | 4.20 |
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