Highfields College is a pupil referral unit in Stockport for children and young people aged 11 to 16.
- Ages 11–16
- 182 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 182
- Headteacher
- Mr Matthew Grant
- Opened
- 19 April 2004
- Free school meals
- 67.9% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Stockport
- School reference (URN)
- 134623
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Stockport council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, January 2020; improved significantly (November 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in January 2020.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: Improved significantly (ungraded inspection, November 2024).
Contact and getting there
Essex Road, Brinnington, Stockport, SK5 8DR
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.4 miles
- St Paul's Church of England Primary School Brinnington Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.5 miles
- Bridge House School Independent · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted report card (2026) 0.5 miles
By need in Stockport: Autism (14) · Severe learning (14) · Speech and language (10) · Moderate learning (10) · PMLD (8) · SEMH (6) · Vision (6) · Multi-sensory (6) · Physical (6) · Dyslexia and SpLD (5) · Hearing (5)
Questions about Highfields College
How do I get a place at Highfields College?
Places at Highfields College are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Stockport council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Highfields College take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Highfields College’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in November 2024 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Highfields College?
Essex Road, Brinnington, Stockport, SK5 8DR, in Stockport.
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