Central Reddish (E02001189) is part of Stockport local authority (view on map). Central Reddish has an approximate population of 8,400 people, of which 19% are children 15 years old and under. It is classified as "urban: nearer to a major town or city".
Central Reddish neighbours Reddish Vale View, North Reddish, Brinnington, Heaton Chapel & Shaw Road, South Reddish & Heaton Norris, and Denton West.
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Central Reddish is the 30th least deprived area in Stockport (out of 42) with 31% of children living in low-income families, compared to 27% across Stockport and 38% nationally.
Information acquired from the school census.
In Central Reddish, 21% of state-funded pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared to 23% in Stockport and 27% nationally.
| % in Central Reddish | % in Stockport | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals | 21% | 23% | 27% |
| Not eligible for free school meals | 79% | 77% | 73% |
In Central Reddish, 23% of pupils in state-funded settings have special educational needs (SEN), compared to 23% in Stockport, and 21% nationally.
This includes the number of pupils with an education, health and care (EHC) plan and the number of pupils with SEN support.
| % in Central Reddish | % in Stockport | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No special educational needs | 77% | 77% | 79% |
| Receiving special educational needs support | 15% | 16% | 15% |
| With an education, health, and care plan (EHCP) | 8.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
In Central Reddish, 19% of pupils are from a minority ethnic background, compared to 24% in Stockport, and 33% nationally.
Percentages may not sum to 100%, due to small values being suppressed.
| % in Central Reddish | % in Stockport | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80% | 76% | 67% |
| Asian | 6.0% | 11% | 14% |
| Black | 3.0% | 2.0% | 7.0% |
| Mixed | 8.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| Other | 1.0% | 2.0% | 3.0% |
| Not known | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
The percentage of pupils in Central Reddish with English as an additional language is 10%, compared with 14% in Stockport, and 22% nationally.
Numbers may not sum to 100%, due to a small number of pupils with an unclassified language.
| % in Central Reddish | % in Stockport | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Known or believed to be other than English | 10% | 14% | 22% |
| Known or believed to be English | 90% | 86% | 78% |
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Central Reddish has 13 registered childcare providers.
| Type | Number in Central Reddish |
|---|---|
| All childcare providers | 13 |
| Childminders | 9 |
| Pre-school/day nursery/out-of-school care | 4 |
In Central Reddish, there has been 1 full inspection of childcare providers since the introduction of the renewed education inspection framework in November 2025.
Under the renewed education inspection framework, childcare providers are evaluated on the following areas:
We use a 5-point scale to grade different areas of a provider’s work. The evaluation scale for each evaluation area, other than safeguarding, is:
Achievement: 1 was graded 'expected standard' (of 1).
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines: 1 was graded 'expected standard' (of 1).
Children's welfare and wellbeing: 1 was graded 'strong standard' (of 1).
Curriculum and teaching: 1 was graded 'expected standard' (of 1).
Inclusion: 1 was graded 'strong standard' (of 1).
Leadership and governance: 1 was graded 'expected standard' (of 1).
The tables below show the outcomes of inspections of childcare providers in Central Reddish. The tables are split by provider type, and show the number of inspections that have taken place for each area, and the outcomes of those inspections.
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Children's welfare and wellbeing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Children's welfare and wellbeing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Children's welfare and wellbeing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Central Reddish has 4 state-funded schools.
| Type | Number in Central Reddish |
|---|---|
| All state-funded schools | 4 |
| Nursery schools | 1 |
| Primary and all-through schools | 3 |
| Secondary and all-through schools | 1 |
| Special schools | 0 |
| Registered alternative provision | 0 |
In Central Reddish, there have been 3 full inspections of schools since the introduction of the renewed education inspection framework in November 2025.
Under the renewed education inspection framework, schools are evaluated on the following areas:
The evaluation scale for each evaluation area, other than safeguarding, is:
Achievement: 1 was graded 'expected standard', and 2 were graded 'needs attention' (of 3).
Attendance and behaviour: 1 was graded 'strong standard', 1 was graded 'expected standard', and 1 was graded 'needs attention' (of 3).
Curriculum and teaching: 2 were graded 'expected standard', and 1 was graded 'needs attention' (of 3).
Early years: 1 was graded 'strong standard', and 1 was graded 'expected standard' (of 2).
Inclusion: 1 was graded 'strong standard', and 2 were graded 'expected standard' (of 3).
Leadership and governance: 1 was graded 'strong standard', 1 was graded 'expected standard', and 1 was graded 'needs attention' (of 3).
Personal development and wellbeing: 3 were graded 'expected standard' (of 3).
Post-16 provision: There have been no inspections of Post-16 provision in Central Reddish so no outcomes are available for this area.
The tables below show the outcomes of inspections of state-funded schools in Central Reddish. The tables are split by provider type, and show the number of inspections that have taken place for each area, and the outcomes of those inspections.
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Attendance and behaviour | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Early years | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Personal development and wellbeing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Post-16 provision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attendance and behaviour | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Early years | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Personal development and wellbeing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Post-16 provision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Attendance and behaviour | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Early years | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Personal development and wellbeing | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Post-16 provision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Attendance and behaviour | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Early years | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Personal development and wellbeing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Post-16 provision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attendance and behaviour | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Early years | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Personal development and wellbeing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Post-16 provision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attendance and behaviour | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Early years | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Personal development and wellbeing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Post-16 provision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Central Reddish has 1 independent school.
| Type | Number in Central Reddish |
|---|---|
| All independent schools | 1 |
| Independent schools | 0 |
| Independent special schools | 1 |
There have been no inspections of independent schools in Central Reddish since the introduction of the renewed education inspection framework in November 2025.
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