Stockport has 15 special schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 3 were outstanding or exceptional and 87% good or better, against 90% of special schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 22 Sept 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 3 outstanding or exceptional
- 10 good, strong or expected
- 1 requires improvement or needs attention
- 1 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Special schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill High School | Outstanding | 18 May 2017 | SK2 |
| Royal College Manchester (Seashell Trust) | Outstanding | 1 Nov 2024 | SK8 |
| Royal School, Manchester | Outstanding | 27 Sept 2016 | SK8 |
| Agricultural and Rural Centre | Expected | 24 Mar 2026 | SK6 |
| Bridge House School | Expected | 3 Mar 2026 | SK6 |
| Brinksway School | Expected | 10 Feb 2026 | SK4 |
| Broadstones School | Good | 2 Nov 2023 | SK4 |
| Heaton School | Expected | 22 Sept 2026 | SK4 |
| Inscape House School | Expected | 14 Jul 2026 | SK8 |
| Pure Innovations Trading As Pure College | Good | 2 Jul 2025 | SK3 |
| Reddish Hall School | Good | 28 Sept 2023 | SK5 |
| Valley School | Expected | 30 Jun 2026 | SK7 |
| Willow House School | Expected | 25 Mar 2026 | SK8 |
| Acorns School | Needs attention | 21 Apr 2026 | SK6 |
| Windlehurst School | Urgent improvement | 14 Jul 2026 | SK6 |