Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 16 Oct 2012
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 106166.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 67 |
| Girls | 22 |
| Boys | 45 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 32.8% |
| First language not English | 1.5% |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 0 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 67 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Stockport | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 12.5% | 13.4% | 12.9% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 27.7% | 35.5% | 34.7% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 6.4% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 0% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 0% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0% |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 100% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 100% |
| School sixth form | 0% |
| Sixth form college | 0% |
| Further education | 0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% |
| Employment | 0% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 0% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Outwood Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Jul 2014. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Bolshaw Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Feb 2013. | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | St James' Catholic High School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Apr 2026. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Handforth Grange Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Jan 2024. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Etchells Primary School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 27 Jan 2026. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Bradshaw Hall Primary School | Community school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Mar 2024. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Thorn Grove Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 May 2015. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Oct 2011. | |
| 1.0 mi | Not applicable | Cheadle Hulme School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 1.0 mi | Not applicable | North West Hospital School | Other independent school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Jun 2024. |
Royal School, Manchester is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, last inspected on 16 Oct 2012.
Royal School, Manchester has 67 pupils aged 4 to 19.
In 2025/26, pupils at Royal School, Manchester missed 12.5% of sessions (England 12.9%), and 27.7% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 34.7%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.