Priestnall School
URN: 149936 • Stockport SK4 3HP
Overview
- Name
- Priestnall School
- URN
- 149936
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE LAURUS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 48.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rachel Howarth (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01615497300
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Priestnall Road, Stockport SK4 3HP
Summary
Priestnall School is a mixed secondary academy located in Stockport, part of the Laurus Trust. With a current enrolment of 1,285 pupils, the school aims to provide a supportive and enriching educational environment where every student can thrive, regardless of their background. The school's vision focuses on equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary for their future choices, underpinned by a commitment to academic excellence.
The curriculum at Priestnall is enhanced by the Cornerstones programme, which includes four key areas: Academic Aspiration, Leadership and Service, Culture and Creativity, and Competition and Physical Endeavour. This holistic approach is designed to prepare students for life beyond school by fostering essential qualities and habits, known as 'KASH'—Knowledge, Attitudes, Skills, and Habits.
Under the leadership of Head of School Rachel Howarth, who has extensive experience within the Laurus Trust, the school prioritises teaching and learning while actively engaging with the local community. Initiatives such as Language Ambassadors visiting primary schools exemplify the school's commitment to fostering connections and enriching the educational experience for all students.
The curriculum at Priestnall is enhanced by the Cornerstones programme, which includes four key areas: Academic Aspiration, Leadership and Service, Culture and Creativity, and Competition and Physical Endeavour. This holistic approach is designed to prepare students for life beyond school by fostering essential qualities and habits, known as 'KASH'—Knowledge, Attitudes, Skills, and Habits.
Under the leadership of Head of School Rachel Howarth, who has extensive experience within the Laurus Trust, the school prioritises teaching and learning while actively engaging with the local community. Initiatives such as Language Ambassadors visiting primary schools exemplify the school's commitment to fostering connections and enriching the educational experience for all students.
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Nearby alternatives
- Marple Hall School (70.8)
- Poynton High School (69.3)
- Hazel Grove High School (67.8)
- Poynton High School (66.2)
- Bramhall High School (64.1)
Key details
- LA
- Stockport
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE LAURUS TRUST
- Capacity
- 1275
- Pupils
- 1285
- Boys
- 672
- Girls
- 613
- FSM %
- 13.60
- Open date
- 2023-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1285 | 672 | 613 | 1275 | 13.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1272 | 655 | 617 | 1275 | 12.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1275 |
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