Poynton High School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Cheshire East |
| Address | Yew Tree Lane, SK12 1PU |
| School Website | www.phs.cheshire.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1625871811 |
| URN | 146387 |
School Census
| Total | 1457 |
| Girls/Boys | 729/728 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.0%/50.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 104 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 6.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 10/12/2015 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 10/12/2015 | Good |
| 21/01/2014 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 10/12/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 21/01/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 62.30% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 78.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 57.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 5.34 |
| Progress 8 | 0.29 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 52% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 75% |
| Entering EBacc | 37% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.66 |
| Progress 8 | 0.14 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 58.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 65% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 83% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 5.3 |
| Progress 8 | 0.36 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 445 |
| As first preference | 232 |
| As second preference | 118 |
| As third preference | 69 |
| Total Offers Made | 244 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 225 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 420 |
| As first preference | 243 |
| As second preference | 89 |
| As third preference | 70 |
| Total Offers Made | 246 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 233 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 424 |
| As first preference | 235 |
| As second preference | 97 |
| As third preference | 67 |
| Total Offers Made | 247 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 233 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 401 |
| As first preference | 226 |
| As second preference | 96 |
| As third preference | 52 |
| Total Offers Made | 244 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 224 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 405 |
| As first preference | 223 |
| As second preference | 106 |
| As third preference | 61 |
| Total Offers Made | 246 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 222 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 336 |
| As first preference | 196 |
| As second preference | 81 |
| As third preference | 40 |
| Total Offers Made | 243 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 192 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 59% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 18% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 23% |
| no | 77% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 29% |
| strongly disagree | 40% |
| dont know | 2% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 68% |
| no | 32% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 72.4% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 73.4% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Worth Primary School
(0.19 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Birch Road, , SK12 1QA
Vernon Primary School
(0.23 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Clumber Road, , SK12 1NW
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
(0.30 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Marley Road, , SK12 1LY