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Heaton School
Requires Improvementgraded 08/05/2024Ages 11–1989 pupils
Heaton School is a school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Stockport. The school has around 89 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 08/05/2024 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing schools in Stockport can view Heaton School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Stockport (SK4 4RE), Heaton School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 08/05/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 2 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Quality of education
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Pupil intake44.7%
Free school meals44.7%
England avg 26.3%
English not first language22.3%
England avg 18.6%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.8%
Attendance90.8%
England avg 93.5%
Pupils per teacher5.1
England avg 19.6
Persistent absence29.1%
England avg 17.5%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Stockport
All schools in Stockport →Covenant Christian School0.3 miSt Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton ChapelGood · 0.3 miNorris Bank Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 miTithe Barn Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 miSt Mary's RC Primary School ManchesterOutstanding · 0.8 miLevenshulme High SchoolOutstanding · 0.8 mi
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