SchoolScoresMarple Hall School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
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Hill Top Drive, Marple, Stockport, SK6 6LB
0161 427 7966 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 26 September 2013. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 20 September 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
274 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Stockport comparisons use the 5 of its 11 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 6 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Stockport | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockport. Higher than 60% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 84% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockport. Higher than 67% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 86% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockport. Higher than 67% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 79% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 96 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockport. Higher than 45% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 48% | 48% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 202 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockport. Higher than 59% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 71% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockport. Higher than 67% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 82% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Stockport figures pool parents at the Stockport schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
285 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 106138), before it changed to its current form.
60% — 11 points above the Stockport average, and 14 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Stockport | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 60% | 49% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 50.5 | 47.1 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.8 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
316 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 106138), before it changed to its current form.
93% — 2 points above the Stockport average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Stockport | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 93% | 91% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 1% | 8% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 46% | 41% | 13% |
| Further education college | 36% | 34% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 4% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 95% | 93% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Stockport. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 320 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 387 |
| Of those, offered a place | 313 (81%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 781 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.2
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 18 places. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Stockport | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 10th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Stockport. Higher than 12% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.8% | 24.8%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Stockport. Higher than 69% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.9% | 4.1%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 8th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Stockport. Higher than 63% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 15.6% | 16.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 11th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Stockport. Higher than 8% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.4% | 12.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Stockport. Lower than 65% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.5% | 8.8%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Stockport. Lower than 79% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 17.1% | 22.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 5th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Stockport. Lower than 51% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 14.2 | 20.5 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Stockport. Lower than 63% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 5.3% | 7.7% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.38% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 11 state secondary schools in Stockport. Higher than 63% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.4 | 16.2 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 3rd highest of 11 state secondary schools in Stockport. Higher than 42% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.5 | 11.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 9th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Stockport. Higher than 25% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 9.5% | 12.7%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Harrytown Catholic High School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- Werneth School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 needs attention · 25% grade 5+ English and maths
- Stockport School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 50% grade 5+ English and maths
- Stockport Grammar School 2.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 40% A*/A at A level
- Hazel Grove High School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
- Hulme Hall Grammar School 2.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Marple Hall School's Ofsted rating?
Marple Hall School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 26 September 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 20 September 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
How did Marple Hall School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 14 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Marple Hall School?
86% of the 274 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Marple Hall School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Marple Hall School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 387 families put Marple Hall School as their first choice for 320 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 313 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 151031.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.