The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.6
2.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
2.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
24%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 179 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 80 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 924
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 28.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Head
- Mrs Michelle Critchlow
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
November 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Mottram Old Road, Gee Cross, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 5NJ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Alder Community High School a selective school?
No. Alder Community High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Alder Community High School's Ofsted rating?
Alder Community High School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Alder Community High School?
Alder Community High School currently has 924 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Alder Community High School take?
Alder Community High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Alder Community High School?
Alder Community High School is in Hyde, SK14 5NJ, in the Tameside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Alder Community High School have a sixth form?
No, Alder Community High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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