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Lhotse crowned House Cup champions

Lhotse crowned House Cup champions

21/07/2026 Events

There was a dramatic finish to the school year as Lhotse were crowned Stockport Academy’s 2025–26 House Champions.

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Sagarmatha Retains Sports Day Crown

Sagarmatha Retains Sports Day Crown

20/07/2026 Events

Our students demonstrated outstanding determination, teamwork and house pride as they took part in Stockport Academy’s annual Sports Day.

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Sunshine and Community Spirit Shine at StockFest '26

Sunshine and Community Spirit Shine at StockFest '26

16/07/2026 Events

StockFest returned in spectacular fashion, bringing together more than 1,000 students, families, staff and local residents for an unforgettable evening of community spirit, entertainment and summer fun.

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A Day to Remember Brings Entire School Together

A Day to Remember Brings Entire School Together

16/07/2026 Trips

Students across Stockport Academy enjoyed unforgettable experiences and created lasting memories during A Day to Remember – a landmark event that brought the entire school community together.

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Students Celebrated at Stockport Academy Prizegiving

Students Celebrated at Stockport Academy Prizegiving

14/07/2026 Events

Our annual Prizegiving ceremony brought the Stockport Academy community together once again for a memorable evening of celebration.

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Geography Students Explore the Peak District

Geography Students Explore the Peak District

10/07/2026 Trips

Year 8 students put their classroom learning into practice during a residential Geography visit to the Peak District.

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Stockport Academy transition programme shortlisted for national award

Stockport Academy transition programme shortlisted for national award

30/06/2026 Awards

Stockport Academy has been named a finalist in the Effective Pastoral Care to Support Transition category at the National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education (NAPCE), recognising the school's innovative approach to helping young people make a successful move from primary to secondary school.

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Physics Olympics success for aspiring engineers

Physics Olympics success for aspiring engineers

30/06/2026 Trips

Y9 students from Stockport Academy showcased their creativity, teamwork and scientific thinking at the annual Physics Olympics held at Bolton School.

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Stockport Academy wins national Secondary School of the Year award

Stockport Academy wins national Secondary School of the Year award

08/06/2026 Awards

Our community is celebrating an outstanding national achievement after Stockport Academy was named Secondary School of the Year at the National School & Trust Leadership Awards.

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Students Take Centre Stage at Performance Awards

Students Take Centre Stage at Performance Awards

28/05/2026 Awards

Our students were celebrated in style at a memorable Performance Awards evening, recognising excellence across Performing Arts and PE.

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Stockport Academy recognised nationally with School of Character Quality Mark Plus

Stockport Academy recognised nationally with School of Character Quality Mark Plus

18/05/2026 Awards

Our school has been recognised nationally for its outstanding commitment to character education, achieving the prestigious School of Character Quality Mark Plus from the Association for Character Education.

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Stockport Academy shortlisted for national Secondary School of the Year award

Stockport Academy shortlisted for national Secondary School of the Year award

14/05/2026 Awards

Stockport Academy has been named as one of just three finalists for the Secondary School of the Year Award at the National School & Trust Leadership Awards, placing the school among the strongest-performing secondary schools in the country.

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Stockport Academy win at the Young Enterprise Finals

Stockport Academy win at the Young Enterprise Finals

08/05/2026 Trips Awards

Our Y10 Young Enterprise Directors rose to the occasion when they competed at the Young Enterprise Greater Manchester Area Finals, taking on teams from across the region in a highly competitive showcase of enterprise and teamwork.

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Transition Trees help Year 6s put down roots at Stockport Academy

Transition Trees help Year 6s put down roots at Stockport Academy

29/04/2026 Primary Schools

Our recent transition activities took a meaningful step forward as new Year 7 students - currently in Year 6 - were welcomed into school to take part in a special Transition Trees planting event.

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Students Enjoy Once‑in‑a‑Lifetime Italian Ski Adventure

Students Enjoy Once‑in‑a‑Lifetime Italian Ski Adventure

07/04/2026 Trips

Students enjoyed an unforgettable week in the stunning Italian resort of Madesimo over the Easter Break.

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Stockport Academy Wins National Educational Visits Award

Stockport Academy Wins National Educational Visits Award

01/04/2026 Awards

Our commitment to providing life‑changing learning experiences for every young person has been recognised on the national stage after Stockport Academy was named Best Educational Visits Provider in the country at the Education Business Awards in London.

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Ms Harrison Named Finalist for Prestigious Pearson Outstanding New Teacher of the Year Award

Ms Harrison Named Finalist for Prestigious Pearson Outstanding New Teacher of the Year Award

01/04/2026 Awards

Our community is celebrating after Assistant Head of Art & Design, Ms Hayley Harrison, was named a finalist for the 2026 Pearson National Teaching Awards’ Outstanding New Teacher of the Year category.

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British Science Week Ignites Curiosity Across Stockport Academy

British Science Week Ignites Curiosity Across Stockport Academy

23/03/2026 Events

Our students enjoyed a fantastic celebration of British Science Week, with the theme of Curiosity sparking a wide range of exciting activities, experiments and challenges across the school.

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Y11 Take on Mam Tor for an Inspiring Start to the Year

Y11 Take on Mam Tor for an Inspiring Start to the Year

23/03/2026 Trips

Our Y11 students set off on an unforgettable journey as they took part in a challenging and uplifting trip to Mam Tor, supported throughout by our dedicated staff team.

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Stockport Academy Year 7s Make Memories at Winmarleigh Hall Residential

Stockport Academy Year 7s Make Memories at Winmarleigh Hall Residential

16/03/2026 Trips

Our students enjoyed an unforgettable three‑day adventure as over 100 Year 7 students headed to Winmarleigh Hall for one of the most highly anticipated trips of their first year at the Academy.

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Careers Week Inspires Students Across Stockport Academy

Careers Week Inspires Students Across Stockport Academy

06/03/2026 Events

Careers Week brought a buzz of excitement to Stockport Academy as students explored new ideas about their futures.

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