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Secondary schools in and near Bredbury and Woodley

All 2 secondary schools in Bredbury and Woodley, and the nearest just outside.

2 schools in Bredbury and Woodley

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  1. Werneth School

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

    • Ofsted:Needs attention in 6 areas

    Results close to the Bredbury and Woodley average.

    140 first choices, 238 offers made

    Typical GCSE gradeGrade 4

    Bredbury and Woodley Grade 4England Grade 5

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

  2. 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

Just outside Bredbury and Woodley

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of Bredbury and Woodley.

  1. Harrytown Catholic High School

    0.7 miles from Bredbury and Woodley · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Requires improvement in 3 areas
    • Catholic

    Results above the Bredbury and Woodley average, low absence.

    153 first choices, 156 offers made

    Typical GCSE gradeGrade 4

    Bredbury and Woodley Grade 4England Grade 5

    Days missed a year
    About 19Bredbury and Woodley about 30
    Pupils
    792
    View school Harrytown Catholic High School

  2. Agricultural and Rural Centre

    0.7 miles from Bredbury and Woodley · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 17

    • 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
    15
    View school Agricultural and Rural Centre

  3. Highfields College

    1.0 miles from Bredbury and Woodley · PRU · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Good

    Short-stay provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed a year
    –
    Pupils
    182
    View school Highfields College
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    Apply to your council in Year 6 for a Year 7 place. Offers come out on 1 March.

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About these schools

Secondary schools in Bredbury and Woodley, explained

There are 2 secondary schools in Bredbury and Woodley, teaching 960 children. 0 are run by the council and 1 are academies or free schools. Among them are 1 special and 1 independent schools.

Pupils in Bredbury and Woodley scored an average Attainment 8 of 37.7 across their best eight GCSEs, against 46.2 across England.

38.3% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £8,800 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 42.1% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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How many secondary schools are in Bredbury and Woodley?
There are 2 secondary schools in Bredbury and Woodley, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in Bredbury and Woodley?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in Bredbury and Woodley on Eduscope are Werneth School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are secondary schools in Bredbury and Woodley ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
What is the average class size in Bredbury and Woodley secondary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary schools in Bredbury and Woodley is 15:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a secondary school in Bredbury and Woodley?
When choosing a secondary school in Bredbury and Woodley, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 2 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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