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Schools in Hazel Grove

A town in Stockport

  • Town
  • 16 schools and nurseries
  • 3,294 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are close to England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

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

Hazel Grove at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 16

How Hazel Grove's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries166 primary · 1 secondary · 8 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1165%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths55%Attainment 8 52.7, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary10%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school14%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Hazel Grove

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 Hazel Grove primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Hazel Grove

6 mainstream schools in Hazel Grove, best first

St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Stockport, SK7 5PL · State · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

Results well above the England average.

33 first choices, 31 offers made

Met the standard at 1187%

England 62%

Days missed
3.4%
Pupils
208
Pupils per teacher
22.1
View school St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Torkington Primary School

Stockport, SK7 6NR · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

38 first choices, 30 offers made

Met the standard at 1190%

England 62%

Days missed
3.3%
Pupils
233
Pupils per teacher
24.0
View school Torkington Primary School

Norbury Hall Primary School

Stockport, SK7 6LE · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

57 first choices, 59 offers made

Met the standard at 1174%

England 62%

Days missed
3.4%
Pupils
457
Pupils per teacher
29.1
View school Norbury Hall Primary School
See all 6 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Hazel Grove

1 mainstream schools in Hazel Grove, best first

Hazel Grove High School

Stockport, SK7 5JX · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results above the England average.

247 first choices, 263 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1652.7

England 46.2

Days missed
8.9%
Pupils
1,452
Pupils per teacher
15.9
View school Hazel Grove High School
See all 2 secondary schools

Nurseries in Hazel Grove

8 in Hazel Grove, highest Ofsted grade first

Fernbees

Stockport, SK7 4RQ · Nursery

  • Ofsted:Good

Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.

View school Fernbees
See all 8 nurseries

Sixth Forms in Hazel Grove

1 in Hazel Grove, by the school's Eduscope score

Hazel Grove High School

Stockport, SK7 5JX · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results above the England average.

247 first choices, 263 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1652.7

England 46.2

Days missed
8.9%
Pupils
1,452
Pupils per teacher
15.9
View school Hazel Grove High School
The map

Every school in Hazel Grove, 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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Torkington Primary School, GoodSt Peter's Catholic Primary School, Outstanding in every areaSt Simon's Catholic Primary School, GoodMoorfield Primary School, Expected standard in every areaHazel Grove High School, Expected standard or betterNorbury Hall Primary School, GoodHazel Grove Primary School, GoodLaurus GraceLadybird Childcare Ltd, GoodLittle Faces Nursery, OutstandingLittle Tinkers, GoodStepping Stones Day Nursery, GoodFernbees, GoodMoorfield Pre-School Group, GoodTorkington Childcare, GoodHawthorn House Day Nursery Limited, Good
  • Outstanding1
  • Good11
  • Not graded yet4
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 Hazel Grove school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Hazel Grove's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

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Hazel Grove vs England

How good are Hazel Grove'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 Hazel Grove

Hazel GroveEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 4 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    65%

    England 62%

    Close to England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    55%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

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

    14%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    10%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 4 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good4
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Hazel Grove in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%70%90%20182019202320242025
65% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap30%50%70%2018201920222023202420252026
55% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
14% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Hazel Grove has 16 schools and nurseries.

Pupil numbers are about the same as in 2018.

10% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Hazel Grove's state schools each January.

Up 1% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Hazel Grove10%

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 Hazel Grove

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How many schools are in Hazel Grove?

Hazel Grove has 16 schools, including 6 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 8 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Hazel Grove?

The highest-ranked schools in Hazel Grove on Eduscope are St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Torkington Primary School, Norbury Hall 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 Hazel Grove are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Hazel Grove hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Hazel Grove perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Hazel Grove, 65% 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 Hazel Grove?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Hazel Grove is 18.5:1. 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 Hazel Grove schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Hazel Grove is 14.3%. 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 Hazel Grove?

There are 3,294 pupils enrolled across schools in Hazel Grove, with 1,820 in primary and 1,474 in secondary. 12.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Hazel Grove?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 16 schools in Hazel Grove 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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