Valley School
Community special school · Ages 2–11 · Stockport
Valley School is a special school in Stockport for ages 2–11. Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Outstanding, from the inspection on 22 April 2022.
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Key facts
- Address
- Whitehaven Road, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 1EN
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 2–11
- Sector
- State-funded
- Council
- Stockport
- Pupils on roll
- 56 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 53.6% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.1
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Outstanding Inspected 22 April 2022
Strengths
- “Pupils flourish at Valley School.”
- “Leaders have adapted the provision carefully to each pupil's unique strengths and needs.”
- “A team of skilled staff provides excellent support for pupils' educational, health and care needs.”
To improve
- “However, their work to oversee the curriculum and teaching is not as robust.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 16 September 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Stockport.
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- Willow House School 1.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Royal School, Manchester 1.5 mi School remains Outstanding
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- Laurus Grace 2.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Pear Tree Specialist Support High School 2.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- North West Hospital School 2.2 mi No Ofsted grade