Is Hazel Grove High School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 28 April 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Strong standard and three at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 3rd of 14 secondary schools in Stockport. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Hazel Grove High School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Hazel Grove High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 52.7 (England: 46.2). 55.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Hazel Grove High School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Hazel Grove High School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Hazel Grove High School

Jacksons Lane, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 5JX

Local ranking3rd of 14 secondary schools in Stockport

Ofsted: StrongUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1384

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 28 April 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 28 April 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Post-16 provision: Strong standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 52.7 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 55.1% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 76.0% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 263

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 95.0%
Continued in education: 91.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 4.0%

After A-Levels 2021-22

Sustained education/employment: 82.0%
Higher education: 53.0%
Apprenticeships: 11.0%
Employment: 13.0%
Not sustained: 11.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

B+

Avg A-Level Grade

43.3

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

43.3

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 40.0% nat17.5%
16-18 Cohort: 95

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1435
Boys: 740 (51%)
Girls: 712 (49%)
Capacity: 1384 (105% full)
SEND: 24.0%
FSM Eligible: 16.8%
EAL: 11.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.6%
SEN Support: 20.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 14.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 97.7
Budget per Pupil: £7,166/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 8.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 20.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 85.5%
Asian Pakistani: 2.9%
White Other: 2.1%
Other: 1.5%
Asian Indian: 1.3%
Mixed Other: 1.3%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.1%
Asian Chinese: 0.9%

85.5%

White British

2.9%

Asian Pakistani

2.1%

White Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01615497700

mychild@hazelgrovehigh.co.uk

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Jacksons Lane

Stockport, North West

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Administrative

URN: 137923
UKPRN: 10036706
Establishment No.: 4036
Trust: THE LAURUS TRUST

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