Windlehurst School — School in Stockport

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Windlehurst School

Stockport, SK6 7HZ

54 Pupils

65 Capacity

11–16 Age Range

68.50% FSM %

50 Boys

4 Girls

About Windlehurst School

Windlehurst School is a mixed-gender Special schools located in Stockport, Stockport, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 54 pupils on roll. School capacity: 65. Current headteacher: Christopher Ormiston.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Community special school
Type Group	Special schools
Phase of Education	Not applicable
Status	Open
Local Authority	Stockport
Region	North West
Administrative District	Stockport
Parliamentary Constituency	Hazel Grove
Ward	Marple South & High Lane
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Not applicable
Nursery Provision	Not applicable
Opened	01-01-2000
UKPRN	10015723
URN	131889
Data Last Updated	19-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (8)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Diana Horrocks	Chair of Governors	08/06/2015	03/11/2027	Appointed by LA
Mr John Beswick	Governor	06/10/2025	05/10/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Tracy Bingham	Governor	18/03/2024	19/05/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Katie Clarke	Governor	30/06/2025	29/06/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Alice Harrison	Governor	07/10/2024	01/10/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Tara Hughes	Governor	20/11/2023	20/11/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr James Taylor	Governor	13/11/2023	13/11/2027	Elected by school staff
Mrs Sophie Wright	Governor	23/03/2020	22/03/2028	Appointed by GB/board