Our alumni have taken their experiences from Poynton High School to achieve success in their life and careers. We find  former students working not only in the UK, but all around the world. From working at the National Theatre with legends of the stage, working as an animator and Hollywood director, to improving the lives of those around them in the National Health Service -  even winning multiple Paralympic Gold medals - our students are making a real difference in their community.

Film and media

• David Bowers, film director
• Ian Clark, film director
• Matt Nixson, journalist
• Sam Yates, theatre director

Politicians

• Tim Roca, Labour Party MP for Macclesfield elected in 2024
• Graham Evans, Conservative Party MP from 2010-2017 and since 2022 a member of the House of Lords as Lord Evans of Rainow
• Andrew Stephenson, Conservative Party MP forPendle 2010-2024 and a minister in a range of departments
• William Wragg, Conservative Party MP forHazel Grove 2015-2024

Sports

• DameSarah Storey, road and track cyclist, andParalympic Games gold medallist
• Sophie ThornhillMBE, track cyclist
• Daniel Pepper, Paralympic swimmer, Double IPC World Champion
• Stuart Thomson- Professional Basketball Player with Newcastle Eagles
• Andy Thomson- Professional Basketball Player with Newcastle Eagles
• Ethan Laird - Footballer, currently playing for Birmingham City and has represented England U-17, U-18 and U-19.  
• Tyler Fredrickson, currently playing for Manchester United and has represented England U-18.