Poynton High School
Yew Tree Lane, Poynton, Stockport, SK12 1PUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Poynton High School is a secondary school in Stockport for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 175 schools in Cheshire East. It ranks 2nd of 10 secondary schools in Stockport. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 December 2015, report published 11 February 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 June 2023
Staff at Poynton High School have high aspirations for the achievement of pupils and students in the sixth form. They provide effective guidance and support to help pupils to choose suitable courses that match their interests. Most pupils and students achieve highly. Pupils typically behave well and aspire to live up to the clear behaviour and conduct expectations that are outlined in the student charter. This promotes values of mutual kindness, tolerance and respect, which permeate the school. As a result, most pupils feel happy at school. Leaders tackle incidents of bullying effectively and staff are vigilant to the signs that a pupil may need additional support. Pupils know that they should report any concerns to staff and are confident that staff will act swiftly to help them. This helps pupils to feel safe. Students in the sixth form enjoy acting as leaders and mentors for younger pupils. They readily take on roles as representatives of the school council, the eco club, and the pride network, which celebrates diversity and equality. There is a thriving Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme, which enables pupils and students to achieve all levels of the award. Pupils enjoy participating in a wide array of clubs including sports and music, as well as book clubs and chess club.
What the school should improve
- From time to time, in a small number of subjects, some teachers do not choose appropriate activities to help pupils to learn the knowledge in the curriculum. Occasionally, some pupils do not learn as deeply as they should. Leaders should ensure that teachers in these subjects are supported to deliver the curriculum consistently well.
- Some teachers do not use assessment strategies well to check on what pupils have learned. As a result, some pupils develop misconceptions and gaps in their knowledge that are not identified and addressed quickly enough. Leaders should ensure that teachers are equipped well to check on pupils' learning effectively.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
237 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
134 students
Average A level grade C+, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,467 pupils on roll, with places for 1,552
Schools near Poynton High School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Grove High School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 48.6 |
| Bramhall High School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 51.7 |
| Stockport Grammar School | 3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 18.3 |
| Cheadle Hulme High School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 60.7 |
| Stockport School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 45.7 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE TRUE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Matthew Dean
- Phone
- 01625871811
- Address
- Yew Tree Lane, Poynton, Stockport, SK12 1PU
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- URN
- 146387
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.