Poynton High School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Poynton High School
Address: Yew Tree Lane, Poynton
Town/City: Stockport
County: Cheshire
Postcode: SK12 1PU
Telephone Number: 01625 871811
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: The True Learning Partnership
Sponsor: The True Learning Partnership

Staff and pupils

Head Teacher: Mr Matthew Dean
Capacity: 1552
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1467 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 9.1%

Location and administration

URN: 146387
DfE Number: 895/4211
UKPRN: 10081156
UPRN: 10007953654
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cheshire East (E06000049)
Constituency: Macclesfield (E14001347)
Electoral Ward: Poynton East and Pott Shrigley (E05008645)

Easting & Northing: 392665E, 383014N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 20' 40.59" N 2° 6' 41.4" W
Plus Code: 9C5V8VVQ+RC

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Margaret Aldridge - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 October 2027.
  • Ms Laura Bailey - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 September 2028.
  • Headteacher Matthew Dean - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Elizabeth Derham - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 October 2027.
  • Mrs Janine Dixon - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 14 October 2029.
  • Dr Rachelle Donn - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 May 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 May 2027.
  • Ms Charlotte Fazackerley - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 April 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 April 2026.
  • Miss Charlotte Fazackerley - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 April 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 April 2030.
  • Mrs Anne Handby - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 3 October 2026.
  • Ms Cathryn Ingleton - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 December 2025.
  • Mrs Anita Rolfe - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 8 October 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 October 2025.
  • Mr Martin Shaw - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 27 March 2026.
  • Mrs Cathy Smeaton - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 19 May 2030.
  • Mr Lee Wallace - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 February 2028.
  • Mr Robert Westbrook - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 November 2025.
  • Mrs Nicola Whitworth - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 June 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 June 2030.
  • Ashton Yates - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2025.