Bramhall High School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Seal Road Bramhall Stockport Cheshire SK7 2JT |
| Phone | 01614398045 |
| Reference Number | 106139 |
Bramhall High School has demonstrated a commendable improvement in its educational offerings since the previous inspection, moving from an 'Requires Improvement' rating to 'Good'. Most pupils enjoy their time at school and feel well-supported by staff, reflecting a positive school culture. The school has established high expectations for student learning and behavior, delivering a broad and ambitious curriculum tailored to foster individual talents and interests, including opportunities in performing arts and various extracurricular activities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1282 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.94%
Girls: 49.06% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 128 | 128 | 256 |
| 8 | 139 | 130 | 269 |
| 9 | 135 | 119 | 254 |
| 10 | 125 | 124 | 249 |
| 11 | 126 | 128 | 254 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 70.8% |
| Pakistani | 5.6% |
| White, Other | 4.3% |
| Asian, Other | 3.2% |
| Chinese | 2.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.5% |
| White & Asian | 2.3% |
| Indian | 1.7% |
| African | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 21 Apr 2022 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Sep 2019 | School inspection: |
| 23 Apr 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Mar 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Mar 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Oct 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 29 Sep 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 03 Feb 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Dec 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships fostered between pupils and staff.
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum that builds knowledge logically.
- Effective measures taken to support pupils with special educational needs.
- Positive environment promoting good behavior and attitudes.
- Wide range of personal development opportunities for pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent support for some pupils with SEND in accessing the curriculum.
- A small number of pupils are not getting timely support for reading.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 51.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 57.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 72.1% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 137 | 49 |
| Third Preference | 246 | 45 |
| From another Local Authority | 18 | 5 |
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| Name | Distance |
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Ladybrook Primary School
Gleneagles Close, Seal Road, Bramhall, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 2LT |
0.1 miles |
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Pownall Green Primary School
Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 2EB |
0.37 miles |
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Moorfield Primary School
Lyndhurst Avenue, Hazel Grove, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 5HP |
0.93 miles |
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Nevill Road Infant School
Nevill Road, Bramhall, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 3ET |
0.97 miles |
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Nevill Road Junior School
Nevill Road, Bramhall, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 3ET |
0.99 miles |
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Carisbrooke Avenue, Hazel Grove, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 5PL |
1.09 miles |
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Queensgate Primary School
Albany Road, Bramhall, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 1NE |
1.15 miles |
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Hursthead Junior School
Kirkstead Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 7PZ |
1.2 miles |
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Kirkstead Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 7PZ |
1.22 miles |
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1.28 miles |
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Moss Hey Primary School
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1.31 miles |
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Valley School
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1.36 miles |
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1.37 miles |
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1.39 miles |
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1.4 miles |
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1.54 miles |
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1.54 miles |
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1.72 miles |
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1.71 miles |
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