Poynton High School
School Name: Poynton High School Address: Yew Tree Lane, Poynton Town/City: Stockport County: Cheshire Postcode: SK12 1PU Telephone Number: 01625 871811 Website: www.poyntonhigh.org.uk
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
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%
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
DfE Record: View record
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- 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.