- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
20 first choices, 20 offers made
Met the standard at 1181%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.5%
- Pupils
- 203
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.6
Schools in SK4
A postcode district in Stockport
- Postcode district
- 32 schools and nurseries
In short: SK4 is a postcode district in Stockport with 14 primary schools, 7 secondary schools and 13 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3214 primary · 7 secondary · 13 nurseries
Top-rated
All SK4 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in SK4
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in SK4
14 in SK4, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
64 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1185%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.0%
- Pupils
- 403
- Pupils per teacher
- 26.9
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
34 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1184%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 200
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.7
Top Secondary Schools in SK4
7 in SK4, best first
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results well above the England average.
311 first choices, 252 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1655.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.5%
- Pupils
- 1,312
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
108 first choices, 147 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1641.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.8%
- Pupils
- 666
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.9
Nurseries in SK4
13 in SK4, highest Ofsted grade first
Charnwood
Stockport, SK4 4RY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Elm Cottage Day Nursery
Stockport, SK4 2HS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Ladybird Heaton Norris
Stockport, SK4 1ND · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in SK4
1 in SK4, by the school's Eduscope score
Heaton School
Stockport, SK4 4RE · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.6%
- Pupils
- 94
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.3
Special Schools in SK4
3 in SK4. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Brinksway School
Stockport, SK4 2HG · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 47
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Broadstones School
Reddish, SK4 5HS · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 18
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Heaton School
Stockport, SK4 4RE · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.6%
- Pupils
- 94
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.3
Private Schools in SK4
4 in SK4. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Brinksway School
Stockport, SK4 2HG · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 47
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Broadstones School
Reddish, SK4 5HS · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 18
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Covenant Christian School
Stockport, SK4 4NX · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 34
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in SK4, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding4
- Good18
- Requires improvement2
- Not graded yet8
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every SK4 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
SK4 has 32 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in SK4
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about SK4
Nearby areas
How many schools are in SK4?
SK4 has 32 schools, including 14 primary schools, 7 secondary schools, 13 nurseries, 4 independent schools, 3 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in SK4?
The highest-ranked schools in SK4 on Eduscope are St John's Church of England Primary School, Norris Bank Primary School, Tithe Barn Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in SK4?
There are 4 independent schools in SK4. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in SK4 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in SK4?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 32 schools in SK4 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.