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Poynton High School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Poynton High School is a academy converter secondary school in Stockport, Cheshire East , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1500 pupils, and a capacity of 1552 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,500

Pupils

1,552

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Poynton High School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Poynton High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Cheshire East. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Cheshire East before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Poynton High School — School Information

Full address
Yew Tree Lane, Poynton, Stockport, SK12 1PU
Local authority
Cheshire East
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
9% of pupils
DfE URN
146387

Other Secondary Schools in Stockport

If Poynton High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Stockport are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Poynton High School

Is Poynton High School oversubscribed?

Poynton High School is operating close to its capacity of 1552 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Poynton High School?

Admission to Poynton High School is managed by Cheshire East. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Poynton High School cover?

Poynton High School is a secondary school in Stockport, Cheshire East, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Poynton High School?

Poynton High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.