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Schools in Marple

A town in Stockport

  • Town
  • 9 schools and nurseries
  • 2,193 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, more than across England. Results at 11 are close to England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Attendance is close to the England figure.

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

Marple at a glance

Ahead of England on primary inspections

How Marple's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries91 primary · 1 secondary · 5 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 95%
  • Met the standard at 1163%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths60%Attainment 8 53.6, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary16%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school18%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Marple

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 Marple primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Marple

1 mainstream schools in Marple, best first

Rose Hill Primary School

Stockport, SK6 6DW · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results close to the England average.

54 first choices, 59 offers made

Met the standard at 1163%

England 62%

Days missed
4.5%
Pupils
538
Pupils per teacher
24.1
View school Rose Hill Primary School
See all 2 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Marple

1 mainstream schools in Marple, best first

Marple Hall School

Stockport, SK6 6LB · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

387 first choices, 320 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1653.6

England 46.2

Days missed
7.5%
Pupils
1,590
Pupils per teacher
17.4
View school Marple Hall School
See all 3 secondary schools

Nurseries in Marple

5 in Marple, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 5 nurseries

Sixth Forms in Marple

1 in Marple, by the school's Eduscope score

Acorns School

Stockport, SK6 7NN · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 17

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 4 areas

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
33
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Acorns School

Special Schools in Marple

2 in Marple. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Windlehurst School

Stockport, SK6 7HZ · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
46.7%
Pupils
65
Pupils per teacher
5.0
View school Windlehurst School

Acorns School

Stockport, SK6 7NN · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 17

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 4 areas

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
33
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Acorns School

Private Schools in Marple

1 in Marple. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Acorns School

Stockport, SK6 7NN · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 17

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 4 areas

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
33
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Acorns School
The map

Every school in Marple, 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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Rose Hill Primary School, Expected standard or betterAcorns School, Needs attention in 4 areasWindlehurst School, GoodMarple Hall School, GoodAll Saints Nursery, GoodDaisy Tree Montessori Nursery Ltd, GoodNurture Nursery and Pre-School, GoodKinderview Children's Nursery Marple, GoodBrabyns Nursery
  • Good6
  • Not graded yet3
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 Marple school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Postcodes

Browse Marple by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Marple vs England

How good are Marple'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 Marple

MarpleEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade.

    100%

    England 95%

    Above England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    63%

    England 62%

    Close to England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    60%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

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

    18%

    England 18%

    Close to England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    16%

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

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

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap40%55%70%20182019202320242025
63% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap40%55%70%2018201920222023202420252026
57% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
18% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Marple has 9 schools and nurseries.

There are 5% more pupils than in 2018.

16% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Marple's state schools each January.

Up 5% 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.

Marple16%

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 Marple

Nearby areas

How many schools are in Marple?

Marple has 9 schools, including 2 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 5 nurseries, 1 independent school, 2 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 Marple?

The highest-ranked schools in Marple on Eduscope are Marple Hall School, Rose Hill 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 Marple are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Marple 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 Marple perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Marple, 63% 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 Marple?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Marple is 17.3:1. 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 Marple schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Marple is 17.5%. 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 Marple?

There are 2,193 pupils enrolled across schools in Marple, with 538 in primary and 1,655 in secondary. 15.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Marple?

There is 1 independent school in Marple, 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 Marple?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 9 schools in Marple 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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