Schools in Stockport

School admissions in Stockport: application deadlines, offer days and all 129 schools (85 state primary schools, 14 state secondary schools, 7 special schools and 19 independent schools) with Ofsted inspections and results.

Admissions dates

You apply through the council where you live, even for schools in another council area. The closing dates and offer days are set nationally.

StartingApply byOffers sent
Secondary school (Year 7)31 October1 March
Primary school (Reception)15 January16 April

If an offer day falls on a weekend or bank holiday, offers go out on the next working day. Check Stockport's website for local arrangements and in-year applications.

Towns

Cheadle (Stockport) · Stockport

Latest Ofsted reports in Stockport

SchoolReport cardPublished
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Academy · Stockport 7 expected Inspected 9 June 2026 · Before: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) 15 July 2026
Acorns School Independent special school · Stockport 2 expected, 4 needs attention Inspected 21 April 2026 · Before: Requires improvement (2025) 13 July 2026
Greave Primary School Community school · Stockport 7 expected Inspected 16 June 2026 · Before: Good (2022) 9 July 2026
Hazel Grove High School Academy · Stockport 4 strong, 3 expected Inspected 28 April 2026 · Before: Good (2022) 5 July 2026
Moorfield Primary School Community school · Stockport 7 expected Inspected 19 May 2026 · Before: Requires improvement (2023) 30 June 2026
Progress Schools - Stockport Independent school · Stockport 3 needs attention, 3 urgent improvement Inspected 12 May 2026 · Before: Requires improvement (2024) 28 June 2026
St James' Catholic High School Voluntary aided school · Cheadle 1 strong, 5 expected Inspected 28 April 2026 21 June 2026
Mellor Primary School Academy · Stockport 6 expected, 1 needs attention Inspected 14 April 2026 19 May 2026
Agricultural and Rural Centre Independent special school · Stockport 1 strong, 5 expected Inspected 24 March 2026 18 May 2026
Cheadle Heath Primary School Community school · Stockport 4 strong, 3 expected Inspected 17 March 2026 13 May 2026

Ofsted report cards published in the year to 31 August 2026. Latest reports across England.

Primary schools (85) · Secondary schools (14) · Special schools (7) · Independent schools (19) · Alternative provision (4)

Primary schools

85 schools.

Secondary schools

14 schools.

Special schools

7 schools.

Independent schools

19 schools.

Alternative provision

4 schools.

Page updated 26 September 2026.