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Reddish Vale High School

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personMrs Linda Hanson

corporate_fareSOUTH MANCHESTER LEARNING TRUST

location_onStockport, SK5 7HD

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Ofsted

Inadequate

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,035

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Attainment 8

37.7

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GCSE Rank

#12 in Stockport

#2,806 of 3,216 nationally

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Reddish Vale High School is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Stockport, serving ages 11-16. Currently rated Inadequate by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Reddish Vale High School is an academy sponsor led in Stockport, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of SOUTH MANCHESTER LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,027 pupils on roll, of whom 45% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.7, placing the school #12 in Stockport and #2,806 of 3,216 nationally. 25.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 13.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Inadequate. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Inadequate, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Good, and leadership and management Inadequate.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 9 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 7.6 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

37.7

Grade 5+ E&M

25.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)13.9%

Entering EBacc26.70%

EBacc APS3.1

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42.10%

EBacc APS3.66

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.50

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS3.18

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.69

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS3.21

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.56

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41%

EBacc APS3.22

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc38%

EBacc APS3.3

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

82%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

84%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)73%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment10%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)15%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment10%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

82%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)70%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)14%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

01 April 2025

Inspection Report

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19 June 2024

Inspection Report

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25 January 2022

Inspection Report

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24 November 2020

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-06-19

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Inadequate

Education

Inadequate

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Inadequate

2022-01-25

Academy First Section 5 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2016-02-09

Special Measures S5 ReInspection EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2014-02-12

None EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

6.7%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.0%(41 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

5pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,027 pupils. During this period, there were 69 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.7%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,027	69	6.7%	7.3%	5
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,016	86	8.5%	7.8%	4
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,029	59	5.7%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,039	45	4.3%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,047	47	4.5%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,036	41	4.0%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,035	38	3.7%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,040	37	3.6%	5.9%	4
2021/22 (Summer term)	945	29	3.1%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	957	38	4.0%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	957	37	3.9%	4.4%	3
2020/21 (Summer term)	953	23	2.4%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	949	5	0.5%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	954	38	4.0%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	874	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	874	30	3.4%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	882	31	3.5%	4.2%	3
2018/19 (Summer term)	848	18	2.1%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	859	20	2.3%	3.8%	4
2018/19 (Autumn term)	852	43	5.0%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	851	44	5.2%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	853	14	1.6%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	854	15	1.8%	3.7%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 50 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 45 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 30 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

69.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

70.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

16.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree13%

agree38%

disagree27%

strongly disagree19%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree10%

agree29%

disagree40%

strongly disagree18%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree24%

agree21%

disagree22%

strongly disagree18%

don't know3%

not applicable13%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes26%

no74%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree10%

agree25%

disagree10%

strongly disagree55%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree27%

agree44%

disagree9%

strongly disagree15%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree31%

agree36%

disagree21%

strongly disagree13%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree17%

agree40%

disagree24%

strongly disagree19%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree23%

agree64%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree28%

agree55%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

don't know6%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree21%

agree26%

disagree24%

strongly disagree18%

don't know12%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes55%

no45%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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