Stockport has 6 independent schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 0 were outstanding or exceptional and 83% good or better, against 74% of independent schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 16 Jun 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 0 outstanding or exceptional
- 5 good, strong or expected
- 0 requires improvement or needs attention
- 1 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Independent schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Christian School | Good | 25 Jan 2024 | SK4 |
| North West Hospital School | Good | 20 Jun 2024 | SK8 |
| Penarth Group School | Expected | 16 Jun 2026 | SK5 |
| Stella Maris School | Good | 3 Oct 2024 | SK4 |
| Stockport Grammar School | Good | 15 Jun 2016 | SK2 |
| Progress Schools - Stockport | Urgent improvement | 12 May 2026 | SK3 |