SchoolScoresReddish Vale High School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
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Reddish Vale Road, Reddish, Stockport, SK5 7HD
0161 477 3544 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Inadequate at the inspection that started on 19 June 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
Category of concern: Special measures.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
114 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Stockport comparisons use the 3 of its 14 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 11 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 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockport. Higher than 40% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 74% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockport. Higher than 30% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 74% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockport. Higher than 23% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 60% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 27 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockport. Higher than 34% of 344 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 37% | 40% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 100 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockport. Higher than 47% of 431 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 67% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 39 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockport. Higher than 68% of 356 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 56% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockport. Higher than 36% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74%said yes | 71% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 11%). 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
176 pupils in this year group.
26% — 23 points below the Stockport average, and 20 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Stockport | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 26% | 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. | 37.7 | 47.1 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.1 | 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.
191 pupils in this year group.
82% — 9 points below the Stockport average, and 10 points below 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. | 82% | 91% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 2% | 8% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 25% | 41% | 13% |
| Further education college | 50% | 34% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 4% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 84% | 82% |
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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 188 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 112 |
| Of those, offered a place | 112 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 235 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.6
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
| Pupils | This school | Stockport | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 11 state secondary schools in Stockport. Higher than 84% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 45.5% | 24.8%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Stockport. Higher than 49% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.9% | 4.1%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 10th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Stockport. Higher than 23% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 10.1% | 16.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Stockport. Higher than 34% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 7.3% | 12.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 10th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Stockport. Lower than 8% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 12.1% | 8.8%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Stockport. Lower than 15% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 31.6% | 22.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 8th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Stockport. Lower than 31% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 24.4 | 20.5 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 8th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Stockport. Lower than 29% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.6% | 7.7% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded11 pupils | 1.07% | 0.38% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 6th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Stockport. Higher than 47% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.7 | 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 2nd highest of 11 state secondary schools in Stockport. Higher than 79% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 19.7% | 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.
Nearby secondary schools
- Penarth Group School 0.9 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Cedar Mount Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 3 needs attention · 31% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Anne's RC Voluntary Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ashlea House School 1.5 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Covenant Christian School 1.5 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy 1.7 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Levenshulme High School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2016), confirmed 2022 · 53% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Thomas More RC College 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 42% grade 5+ English and maths
- Denton Community Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2022, before conversion)
- Wright Robinson College 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 exceptional, 4 strong · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Reddish Vale High School's Ofsted rating?
Reddish Vale High School was rated Inadequate by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 June 2024.
How did Reddish Vale High School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 26% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 20 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Reddish Vale High School?
74% of the 114 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Reddish Vale High School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Reddish Vale High School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 112 families put Reddish Vale High School as their first choice for 188 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 112 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 145133.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.