How many pupils does Windlehurst School have?

Windlehurst School has 54 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Windlehurst School's Ofsted rating?

Windlehurst School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 March 2022).

How does Windlehurst School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Windlehurst School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 6.7 in 2025/26.

Where is Windlehurst School?

Windlehurst School is located at Windlehurst Road, Stockport, Stockport, SK6 7HZ.

Windlehurst School

Windlehurst Road, Stockport, Stockport, SK6 7HZ

Good

Inspected 1 March 2022

Good

Ofsted

6.7

Attainment 8

11–16

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community special school

Type

About Windlehurst School

Windlehurst School is a community special school in Stockport, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 54 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 March 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 6.7 (2025/26). 69.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Stockport →
School Type: Community special school
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 54 / 60 (90%)
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 1 March 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

69.2%

Free school meals

1.5%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

27%

Sustained destination

27%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

46.7%

Overall absence

83.9%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

13.8

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.8 vs 2023/24

3.9

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24

6.8

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.5 vs 2023/24

£49,789

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 21% on leadership pay

↑ +£517 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£30,181

Spend per pupil

£29,933

Income per pupil

55%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Windlehurst Road, Stockport, Stockport, SK6 7HZ
Phone: 01614274788
Headteacher: Christopher Ormiston
Website: www.windlehurst.stockport.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Windlehurst School?: Windlehurst School is a community special school in Stockport, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Windlehurst School have?: Windlehurst School has 54 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Windlehurst School's Ofsted rating?: Windlehurst School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 March 2022).
How does Windlehurst School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Windlehurst School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 6.7 in 2025/26.
Where is Windlehurst School?: Windlehurst School is located at Windlehurst Road, Stockport, Stockport, SK6 7HZ.

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