Harrytown Catholic High School is a mainstream secondary school in Stockport for children and young people aged 11 to 16. In January 2026, 101 of its 792 pupils (12.8%) were getting SEN support and 46 (5.8%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–16
- 792 pupils
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Stockport.
12.8% get SEN support
101 of 792 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
5.8% have an EHC plan
46 of 792 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Autism40
- Social, emotional and mental health38
- Moderate learning difficulty23
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia20
- Speech, language and communication17
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Voluntary aided school
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 792 (places for 825)
- Headteacher
- Mrs C Pickles
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Free school meals
- 31.8% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Stockport
- School reference (URN)
- 106143
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Stockport council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Graded by area, December 2024
Inspected in December 2024. Inspections from September 2024 to November 2025 graded each area but gave no overall grade.
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementRequires improvement
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Harrytown, Romiley, Stockport, SK6 3BU
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Bredbury Green Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.2 miles
- Agricultural and Rural Centre Independent · Ages 11–17 · Ofsted report card (2026) 0.4 miles
- Lisburne School Special school · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.9 miles
- Marple Hall School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 1.2 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Werneth School Secondary · Ages 11–16 · SEN support 17.1%, EHC plans 3.6% 0.1 miles
- St Christopher's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 10.9%, EHC plans 5% 0.1 miles
- Bredbury St. Marks CofE Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 22.6%, EHC plans 4.9% 0.7 miles
All mainstream schools in Stockport SEND schools in Stockport
Questions about Harrytown Catholic High School
How many pupils at Harrytown Catholic High School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 101 of the 792 pupils (12.8%) were getting SEN support and 46 (5.8%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Harrytown Catholic High School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are autism (40 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (38 pupils) and moderate learning difficulties (23 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Harrytown Catholic High School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Harrytown Catholic High School?
Through Stockport council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Harrytown Catholic High School?
You can ask for Harrytown Catholic High School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Harrytown Catholic High School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Bredbury Green Primary School, about 0.2 miles away.
Where is Harrytown Catholic High School?
Harrytown, Romiley, Stockport, SK6 3BU, in Stockport.
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