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Schools in Bredbury and Woodley

A town in Stockport

  • Town
  • 11 schools and nurseries
  • 2,291 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are below England, and results at 16 were below England in 2026. Missing school is a bigger problem than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Bredbury and Woodley at a glance

Behind England on results at 11

How Bredbury and Woodley's schools compare with England, area by area.

  • Primary inspections

    Typical for England

    Rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted: 100%. England 96%. Higher is better.

  • Results at 11

    Below England

    Met the expected standard at KS2: 55%. England 62%. Higher is better.

  • Results at 16

    Below England

    Attainment 8: 37.7 in 2026. England 46.2. Higher is better.

  • Attendance

    Needs attention

    Persistent absence: 27%. England 18%. Lower is better.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries114 primary · 2 secondary · 5 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or betterRated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted: 100%. England 96%. Higher is better.Typical for England
  • Ready for secondary schoolMet the expected standard at KS2: 55%. England 62%. Higher is better.Below England
  • Strong pass in English and mathsGrade 5 or above in English and maths: 32%. England 46%. Higher is better.Below England
  • Free school meals, primaryPupils eligible for free school meals: 24%. This describes the school. It isn't a score.A sign of family income
  • Pupils who miss a lot of schoolPersistent absence: 27%. England 18%. Lower is better.Worse than England
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Bredbury and Woodley

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.

All Bredbury and Woodley primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Bredbury and Woodley

4 state schools in Bredbury and Woodley, best first

Greave Primary School

Stockport, SK6 1HR · State · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area

Results close to the England average.

49 first choices, 44 offers made

Ready for secondary school62%

England 62%

Days missed a year
About 7
Pupils
346
View school Greave Primary School

Arden Primary School

Stockport, SK6 2EX · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well below the England average.

53 first choices, 53 offers made

Ready for secondary school54%

England 62%

Days missed a year
About 11
Pupils
472
View school Arden Primary School
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Top Secondary Schools in Bredbury and Woodley

1 state schools in Bredbury and Woodley, best first

Werneth School

Stockport, SK6 3BX · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 6 areas

Results well below the England average.

140 first choices, 238 offers made

Typical GCSE gradeGrade 4

England Grade 5

Days missed a year
About 30
Pupils
925
View school Werneth School
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Nurseries in Bredbury and Woodley

5 in Bredbury and Woodley, highest Ofsted grade first

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Special Schools in Bredbury and Woodley

1 in Bredbury and Woodley. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Bridge House School

Sk6 2sr · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • 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 a year
–
Pupils
35
View school Bridge House School

Private Schools in Bredbury and Woodley

1 in Bredbury and Woodley. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Bridge House School

Sk6 2sr · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • 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 a year
–
Pupils
35
View school Bridge House School
The map

Every school in Bredbury and Woodley, 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.

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Greave Primary School, Expected standard in every areaArden Primary School, GoodWoodley Primary School, Needs attention in 4 areasBredbury St. Marks CofE Primary School, GoodWerneth School, Needs attention in 6 areasBridge House School, Expected standard or betterWoodley Kiddi-Winks, Expected standard or betterKids Planet Bredbury, GoodPrecious Jem's BredburyChristopher Robyn's Pre-school Limited, Expected standard or betterLittle Learners at Harpers
  • Good3
  • 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

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More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Bredbury and Woodley's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

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Bredbury and Woodley vs England

How good are Bredbury and Woodley's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Bredbury and Woodley

Bredbury and WoodleyEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 2 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Typical for England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    55%

    England 62%

    Below England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    32%

    England 46%

    Below England

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    27%

    England 18%

    Worse than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    24%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 2 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good2
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Bredbury and Woodley in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap30%50%70%20182019202320242025
55% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap10%25%40%2018201920222023202420252026
32% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school (lower is better)
Covid gap0%20%40%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
27% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Bredbury and Woodley has 11 schools and nurseries.

There are 8% fewer pupils than in 2018.

24% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Bredbury and Woodley's state schools each January.

Down 8% since 2018.

Free school meals

How many primary pupils get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Bredbury and Woodley24%

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.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Bredbury and Woodley

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How many schools are in Bredbury and Woodley?

Bredbury and Woodley has 11 schools, including 4 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 5 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Bredbury and Woodley?

The highest-ranked schools in Bredbury and Woodley on Eduscope are Greave Primary School, Arden Primary School, Bredbury St. Marks CofE 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.

What percentage of schools in Bredbury and Woodley are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Bredbury and Woodley hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Bredbury and Woodley perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Bredbury and Woodley, 55% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Bredbury and Woodley?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Bredbury and Woodley is 18.0:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Bredbury and Woodley schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Bredbury and Woodley is 27.1%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Bredbury and Woodley?

There are 2,291 pupils enrolled across schools in Bredbury and Woodley, with 1,366 in primary and 925 in secondary. 29.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Bredbury and Woodley?

There is 1 independent school in Bredbury and Woodley, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.

How do I choose the right school in Bredbury and Woodley?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 11 schools in Bredbury and Woodley 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.

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