What did Ofsted judge Stockport Academy's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged Stockport Academy's quality of education as Good at its inspection in January 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Stockport Academy?

Stockport Academy has 1,023 pupils on roll.

What ages does Stockport Academy take?

Stockport Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Stockport Academy located?

Stockport Academy is located in Stockport, SK3 0UP, Stockport.

How do I apply to Stockport Academy?

Stockport Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

Does Stockport Academy have a religious character?

Yes — Stockport Academy has a religious character of Christian. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How close do you need to live to get into Stockport Academy?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Stockport Academy was 1.107 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Year 7 places decided at Stockport Academy?

When Stockport Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children who are "Looked after" by a Local Authority, or a child who was previously looked after but immediately following being looked after were subject to an adoption or residency order, including those from outside of England (see notes A and B); 2. Medical, social or special needs — Children who have medical needs, social needs and special needs which are not covered by an EHCP but mean admission to Stockport Academy is necessary. In such circumstances, the application must be supported by written specific professional advice, e.g., from a doctor or specialist, not a primary school alone. The significant specific need which parents may ask to be taken into account must relate directly to the student and be significant to the extent that it will or is likely to have an impact on the ability of the student to access an alternative provision of education (see note C); 3. Children of United Learning staff — Children of permanent staff currently employed by United Learning who have either: a) Worked at United Learning for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made; or b) The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage (see notes D), and 2 further criteria. The school offers 210 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If there are insufficient places to accommodate all applicants and after using all oversubscription criteria, applicants for the final place(s) cannot be split, the remaining place(s) will be allocated using a random allocation process. This process will managed on behalf of Stockport Academy by Stockport MBC.

What is the largest ethnic background at Stockport Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 71.3% of pupils at Stockport Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Stockport Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Children who are "Looked after" by a Local Authority, or a child who was previously looked after but immediately following being looked after were subject to an adoption or residency order, including those from outside of England (see notes A and B).
2Medical, social or special needs — Children who have medical needs, social needs and special needs which are not covered by an EHCP but mean admission to Stockport Academy is necessary. In such circumstances, the application must be supported by written specific professional advice, e.g., from a doctor or specialist, not a primary school alone. The significant specific need which parents may ask to be taken into account must relate directly to the student and be significant to the extent that it will or is likely to have an impact on the ability of the student to access an alternative provision of education (see note C).
3Children of United Learning staff — Children of permanent staff currently employed by United Learning who have either: a) Worked at United Learning for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made; or b) The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage (see notes D).
4Siblings — Children with an older brother or sister currently attending Stockport Academy in one of Years 7 to 10 and who will continue to do so in one of Years 8 to 11 on the point of admission into the Academy. See below for explanation of the term brother / sister (note E).
5Distance — Distance from the applicant's home address to the Academy (see notes F and G). The distance is measured by Stockport MBC's GIS system from the child's main home address to the school. The applicants will be ranked nearest to furthest (see note H).

If two applications tie: If there are insufficient places to accommodate all applicants and after using all oversubscription criteria, applicants for the final place(s) cannot be split, the remaining place(s) will be allocated using a random allocation process. This process will managed on behalf of Stockport Academy by Stockport MBC.

After the admission of pupils with Education Health Care Plans (EHCP) where Stockport Academy is named on the EHCP, the criteria will be applied in the order set out. Additional exceptions apply for late applications and multiple births.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Stockport Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Stockport Academy's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Stockport Academy's quality of education as Good at its inspection in January 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Stockport Academy?: Stockport Academy has 1,023 pupils on roll.
What ages does Stockport Academy take?: Stockport Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Stockport Academy located?: Stockport Academy is located in Stockport, SK3 0UP, Stockport.
How do I apply to Stockport Academy?: Stockport Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Stockport Academy have a religious character?: Yes — Stockport Academy has a religious character of Christian. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into Stockport Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Stockport Academy was 1.107 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Stockport Academy?: When Stockport Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children who are "Looked after" by a Local Authority, or a child who was previously looked after but immediately following being looked after were subject to an adoption or residency order, including those from outside of England (see notes A and B); 2. Medical, social or special needs — Children who have medical needs, social needs and special needs which are not covered by an EHCP but mean admission to Stockport Academy is necessary. In such circumstances, the application must be supported by written specific professional advice, e.g., from a doctor or specialist, not a primary school alone. The significant specific need which parents may ask to be taken into account must relate directly to the student and be significant to the extent that it will or is likely to have an impact on the ability of the student to access an alternative provision of education (see note C); 3. Children of United Learning staff — Children of permanent staff currently employed by United Learning who have either: a) Worked at United Learning for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made; or b) The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage (see notes D), and 2 further criteria. The school offers 210 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If there are insufficient places to accommodate all applicants and after using all oversubscription criteria, applicants for the final place(s) cannot be split, the remaining place(s) will be allocated using a random allocation process. This process will managed on behalf of Stockport Academy by Stockport MBC.
What is the largest ethnic background at Stockport Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 71.3% of pupils at Stockport Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Stockport Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Children who are "Looked after" by a Local Authority, or a child who was previously looked after but immediately following being looked after were subject to an adoption or residency order, including those from outside of England (see notes A and B).
2Medical, social or special needs — Children who have medical needs, social needs and special needs which are not covered by an EHCP but mean admission to Stockport Academy is necessary. In such circumstances, the application must be supported by written specific professional advice, e.g., from a doctor or specialist, not a primary school alone. The significant specific need which parents may ask to be taken into account must relate directly to the student and be significant to the extent that it will or is likely to have an impact on the ability of the student to access an alternative provision of education (see note C).
3Children of United Learning staff — Children of permanent staff currently employed by United Learning who have either: a) Worked at United Learning for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made; or b) The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage (see notes D).
4Siblings — Children with an older brother or sister currently attending Stockport Academy in one of Years 7 to 10 and who will continue to do so in one of Years 8 to 11 on the point of admission into the Academy. See below for explanation of the term brother / sister (note E).
5Distance — Distance from the applicant's home address to the Academy (see notes F and G). The distance is measured by Stockport MBC's GIS system from the child's main home address to the school. The applicants will be ranked nearest to furthest (see note H).

Stockport Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Stockport Academy's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Stockport Academy's quality of education as Good at its inspection in January 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Stockport Academy?: Stockport Academy has 1,023 pupils on roll.
What ages does Stockport Academy take?: Stockport Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Stockport Academy located?: Stockport Academy is located in Stockport, SK3 0UP, Stockport.
How do I apply to Stockport Academy?: Stockport Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Stockport Academy have a religious character?: Yes — Stockport Academy has a religious character of Christian. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into Stockport Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Stockport Academy was 1.107 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Stockport Academy?: When Stockport Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children who are "Looked after" by a Local Authority, or a child who was previously looked after but immediately following being looked after were subject to an adoption or residency order, including those from outside of England (see notes A and B); 2. Medical, social or special needs — Children who have medical needs, social needs and special needs which are not covered by an EHCP but mean admission to Stockport Academy is necessary. In such circumstances, the application must be supported by written specific professional advice, e.g., from a doctor or specialist, not a primary school alone. The significant specific need which parents may ask to be taken into account must relate directly to the student and be significant to the extent that it will or is likely to have an impact on the ability of the student to access an alternative provision of education (see note C); 3. Children of United Learning staff — Children of permanent staff currently employed by United Learning who have either: a) Worked at United Learning for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made; or b) The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage (see notes D), and 2 further criteria. The school offers 210 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If there are insufficient places to accommodate all applicants and after using all oversubscription criteria, applicants for the final place(s) cannot be split, the remaining place(s) will be allocated using a random allocation process. This process will managed on behalf of Stockport Academy by Stockport MBC.
What is the largest ethnic background at Stockport Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 71.3% of pupils at Stockport Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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