Bramhall High School
Seal Road, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 2JTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bramhall High School is a secondary school in Stockport for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 131 schools in Stockport. It ranks 1st of 10 secondary schools in Stockport. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 September 2023, report published 3 October 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 September 2023
Most pupils enjoy coming to school. They foster strong relationships with staff and with each other. Pupils said that the school takes any concerns they have seriously. Typically, pupils feel listened to and cared for. The school has high expectations of pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils benefit from an ambitious curriculum, which is broad and balanced. Most pupils have positive attitudes towards their learning and behave well. They achieve highly. The school encourages pupils to help others. For example, some pupils support each other as mental health ambassadors. Pupils contribute to the wider community through charitable activities, such as collecting donations for food banks. Pupils are provided with a wealth of opportunities to nurture existing talents and interests, as well as to discover new ones. Performing arts clubs are popular, and many pupils show enthusiasm for taking part in music and drama performances. Some pupils spoke with delight about exploring new interests. For example, pupils who attend 'bee club' gain knowledge and experience of bee keeping, from the setting up of hives through to the harvesting of honey. Pupils proudly explained that there is something for everyone to get involved in.
What the school should improve
- A few pupils with SEND do not receive a consistently high-quality education across the curriculum. Consequently, some of these pupils do not achieve all that they should. The school, including governors, should continue to review, evaluate and improve how well staff are trained and supported to meet the needs of pupils with SEND, ensuring that pupils can achieve highly and fulfil their aspirations.
- The school's reading curriculum is in development. As a result, a small number of pupils who are behind with their reading knowledge do not get the timely support they require to catch up with their peers. The school should embed the new reading curriculum and ensure that staff are well trained to help pupils to catch up quickly with their reading knowledge.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
251 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,295 pupils on roll, with places for 1,350
Schools near Bramhall High School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Grove High School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 48.6 |
| Cheadle Hulme High School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 60.7 |
| Stockport Grammar School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 18.3 |
| Cheadle Hulme School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 16.9 |
| Stockport School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 45.7 |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Paul Williams
- Phone
- 01614398045
- Address
- Seal Road, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 2JT
- Local authority
- Stockport
- URN
- 106139
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.