Open Other Secondary Mixed

Poynton High School

Yew Tree Lane, Stockport, SK12 1PU
Part of: THE TRUE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP (Multi-academy trust)
1,500 Pupils
1,552 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
9.00% FSM %
756 Boys
744 Girls
About Poynton High School

Located in Stockport (SK12 1PU), Poynton High School is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–18 with a Does not apply character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Cheshire East.

It has 1,500 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,552. Current headteacher: Matthew Dean.

Data for Poynton High School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Cheshire East
Region North West
Administrative District Cheshire East
Parliamentary Constituency Macclesfield
Ward Poynton East and Pott Shrigley
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE TRUE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Opened 01-12-2018
UKPRN 10081156
URN 146387
Data Last Updated 07-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Anita Rolfe Chair of Local Governing Body 08/10/2021 07/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Boo Edlestone Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 19/11/2024 25/04/2025 N/A
Ashton Yates Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/09/2025 N/A
Mrs Margaret Aldridge Local Governor 12/10/2023 12/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Laura Bailey Local Governor 16/09/2024 15/09/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Headteacher Matthew Dean Local Governor 01/01/2021 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Elizabeth Derham Local Governor 12/10/2023 12/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Janine Dixon Local Governor 15/10/2025 14/10/2029 Appointed by trustees
Dr Rachelle Donn Local Governor 10/05/2023 09/05/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Charlotte Fazackerley Local Governor 21/04/2022 21/04/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Anne Handby Local Governor 03/10/2022 03/10/2026 Elected by school staff
Ms Cathryn Ingleton Local Governor 10/10/2021 15/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Poynton High School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Stockport, Cheshire East.
Poynton High School has 1,500 pupils, with a capacity of 1,552.
Poynton High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Poynton High School is: Non-selective.
The Head Teacher at Poynton High School is Mr Matthew Dean.
Poynton High School is at Yew Tree Lane, Poynton, Stockport, SK12 1PU, in the Cheshire East local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Poynton High School: Has a sixth form.
Poynton High School is currently open.
Contact
Head Teacher
Mr Matthew Dean
Yew Tree Lane, Poynton, Stockport, SK12 1PU
Location
Quick Summary
URN 146387
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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