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Priestnall School
Requires Improvementgraded 29/10/2019Ages 11–161,285 pupils
Priestnall School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Stockport. The school has around 1,285 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 29/10/2019 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.5), an average Attainment 8 score of 57.6 and 66% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Stockport can view Priestnall School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentRequires Improvement
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 29/10/2019. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 4 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 852.6
England avg 45.1 · was 56.8 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.5
Grade 5+ English & maths57%
England avg 45% · was 64% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths79%
England avg 65% · was 82% in 2023/24
EBacc entry24%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.59
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake13.5%
Free school meals13.5%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language11.7%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled102%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.7%
Attendance91.7%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.0
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence21.4%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Stockport
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