Ofsted school ratings in Stockport
In Stockport (North West), 43 of 58 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 74.1%. That is 13.0 percentage points below the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 74.1%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 5
- Good
- 38
- Requires improvement
- 12
- Inadequate
- 3
- Graded schools
- 58
- rank 142/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Stockport (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Stockport | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 5 | 8.6% |
| Good | 38 | 65.5% |
| Requires improvement | 12 | 20.7% |
| Inadequate | 3 | 5.2% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Stockport
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 4 | 32 | 9 | 1 | 78.3% |
| Secondary | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 55.6% |
| Special | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Stockport are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 43 of 58 graded state-funded schools in Stockport hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 74.1%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Stockport have?
- Stockport has 5 schools rated Outstanding and 38 rated Good, out of 58 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Stockport?
- 3 state-funded schools are rated Inadequate in Stockport, and 12 rated Requires improvement, out of 58 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Stockport?
- By phase in Stockport: 78.3% of 46 primary schools; 55.6% of 9 secondary schools; 50.0% of 2 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Stockport compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Stockport ranks 142 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 74.1% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.