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St Thomas' CE Primary Stockport Put in Special Measures
Ofsted has put St Thomas' CE Primary on Marriott Street in special measures. Four of seven areas need urgent improvement; a third of Year 6 met the standard.
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Greave Primary School Pupils Get a Railway Safety Lesson
A rail engineer who lives in Greater Manchester ran an interactive railway safety session at Greave Primary School in Stockport for children of all ages.
Education
Stockport SEND Plan Approved: £61m Deficit Grant Unlocked
Government approval of Stockport's SEND plan unlocks about £61.2m towards its £67.9m schools deficit. Only 18% of new EHC plans met the 20-week limit in 2025.
Schools
Bramhall High School £46m Rebuild Starts in October
Willmott Dixon starts on site in October, the new building opens in August 2028 and the site is clear in 2029. The school is still £650,000 short for desks.
Schools
Merseyway 50p school uniform shop open until Fri 21 August
Every item is 50p at Merseyway's pop-up uniform shop, open until Friday 21 August: blazers, PE kits, shoes and bags. Fifth year of the scheme; this year's takings go to Emmie's Kitchen.
Schools
Stockport A level results 2026: every figure published
Aquinas reports 30% at A*/A and a 99% pass rate, Cheadle Hulme 48% and a 100% pass rate, Stockport Grammar 92% at A*-C, against a North West average of 26.5%.
Planning
Bramhall High and Moorfield rebuilds decided 13 August
Officers back both: Bramhall High demolished and rebuilt over 90 weeks, Moorfield Primary phased over three years. Committee decides at 6pm on 13 August.
Schools
Stockport Term Dates 2026/27: Half Term Is 26 October
Stockport's October half term is 26 to 30 October 2026 and Christmas starts 18 December. Every council date for 2026/27, plus the schools that differ.