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Reddish Vale High School Catchment Area

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

Reddish Vale High School is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Stockport , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 1027 pupils, and a capacity of 1350 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-16

Age range

1,027

Pupils

1,350

Capacity

76%

Fill rate

Inadequate

Ofsted 2024

Reddish Vale High School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Reddish Vale High School?

The catchment area for Reddish Vale High School is the geographic zone Stockport uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Stockport publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

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

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

Find Stockport catchment area documents →

Reddish Vale High School: 1350 places, 76% filled: places available

Reddish Vale High School has a published admission number of 1350 places. 1027 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 76%. At 76% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1350 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 43.7% of pupils at Reddish Vale High School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Stockport.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Stockport publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Stockport school admissions →

Reddish Vale High School: School Information

Full address
Reddish Vale Road, Reddish, Stockport, SK5 7HD
Local authority
Stockport
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
43.7% of pupils
DfE URN
145133

Other Secondary Schools in Stockport

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

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Reddish Vale High School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Reddish Vale High School

What is the catchment area for Reddish Vale High School?

The catchment area for Reddish Vale High School is the geographic zone Stockport uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Stockport publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Reddish Vale High School oversubscribed?

Reddish Vale High School has a capacity of 1350 places and currently has 1027 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Stockport.

What is the admissions policy for Reddish Vale High School?

Admission to Reddish Vale High School is managed by Stockport. 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 Reddish Vale High School cover?

Reddish Vale High School is a secondary school in Stockport, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Reddish Vale High School?

Reddish Vale High School was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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