Poynton High School
URN: 146387 • Stockport SK12 1PU
Overview
- Name
- Poynton High School
- URN
- 146387
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE TRUE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 66.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Matthew Dean (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01625871811
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Yew Tree Lane, Stockport SK12 1PU
Summary
Poynton High School & Performing Arts College is a mixed secondary academy located in Stockport, serving students aged 11 to 18 from Poynton, Disley, Adlington, and Pott Shrigley, as well as a growing number from further afield. With a current enrolment of 1,500 pupils, including over 300 in the sixth form, the school offers a broad curriculum designed to cater to various academic abilities and interests.
The school places a strong emphasis on both academic achievement and personal development, aiming to inspire students to reach their full potential. A comprehensive pastoral care system ensures that each student is supported throughout their educational journey, with dedicated staff focusing on individual welfare and smooth transitions from primary to secondary education. Additionally, the school promotes community involvement through various clubs, activities, and partnerships with local primary schools.
Poynton High School is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity. Its extensive extracurricular offerings and strong connections with higher education institutions provide students with valuable opportunities to prepare for their futures, both academically and socially.
The school places a strong emphasis on both academic achievement and personal development, aiming to inspire students to reach their full potential. A comprehensive pastoral care system ensures that each student is supported throughout their educational journey, with dedicated staff focusing on individual welfare and smooth transitions from primary to secondary education. Additionally, the school promotes community involvement through various clubs, activities, and partnerships with local primary schools.
Poynton High School is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity. Its extensive extracurricular offerings and strong connections with higher education institutions provide students with valuable opportunities to prepare for their futures, both academically and socially.
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Nearby alternatives
- Marple Hall School (70.8)
- Poynton High School (69.3)
- Hazel Grove High School (67.8)
- 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
- THE TRUE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 1552
- Pupils
- 1500
- Boys
- 756
- Girls
- 744
- FSM %
- 9.00
- Open date
- 2018-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1500 | 756 | 744 | 1552 | 9.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1499 | 761 | 738 | 1552 | 8.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1412 | 697 | 715 | 1552 | 7.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1412 | 697 | 715 | 1552 | 7.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1391 | 682 | 709 | 1552 | 7.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1380 | 685 | 695 | 1552 | 6.00 |
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