Schools and education

Find school term dates, how to apply for a school place, early years and childcare and apply for free school meals.

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Nursery and school admissions

Find information about applying for a maintained nursery, primary and secondary school place.
Early years and childcare

Information on how to find early years childcare and wraparound care in Stockport, as well as the financial support available. Also includes information for providers.
School term dates

Holiday and term dates for schools in Stockport.
Attendance at school

Information about the benefits of good school attendance, the support available to pupils who are struggling with attendance, and the penalties for non-attendance.
Supporting pupils

Information about the support offered to children and young people, including the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) local offer.
Post-16 education and training

Find information about the opportunities and support for learners aged 16 and up.
Free school meals and school uniform support

Find out about school uniform support and free school meals.
Elective Home Education

Elective Home Education (EHE) is a term used to describe parents/carers' decisions to provide education for their children at home instead of school.
Education for sick children

Information about the education of pupils who are unable to attend normal full-time schooling for medical reasons.

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Your child could now be eligible for free school meals

From September 2026, all children in households who receive Universal Credit will be entitled to free school meals. That means your child could be newly eligible. You can check your eligibility and apply online.

Check eligibility and apply

Schools and education

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Admission appeals

Find a school catchment area

Apply for free school travel

Popular in Schools and education

Nursery and school admissions

Early years and childcare

School term dates

Attendance at school

Supporting pupils

Post-16 education and training

Free school meals and school uniform support

Elective Home Education

Education for sick children

Your child could now be eligible for free school meals