Poynton High School has been recognised nationally by receiving prestigious SSAT Awards for their outstanding Key Stage 4 and 5 results last year.

Poynton High School was one of the best performing non-selective secondary schools in the country, receiving four awards for being in the top 10% nationally for attainment at Key Stage 4 and for achieving above average student progress. The Sixth Form was recognised for being in the top 20% for student attainment nationally and for achieving significantly higher than national average student progress in academic subjects at Key Stage 5.

The SSAT Educational Outcomes database compares all state-funded schools in England and the highest performing schools are awarded SSAT Educational Outcomes Awards.

Sue Williamson, Chief Executive of the SSAT, said:

‘Congratulations to Poynton High School on winning four SSAT Educational Outcomes Awards. This success is down to the superb learning and teaching, outstanding support and inspirational leadership of students, staff, parents and governors’.

David Waugh, Headteacher of Poynton High School, said:

‘We are delighted to be recognised by the SSAT for the attainment and progress of our students last year. This success was down to the hard work of all the students and staff and to the support of our parents.  They should all be very proud of this success’.