The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Girls only.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 68.1 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic/Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
68.1
24.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
90%
47.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
23%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.06
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
22% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–18
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Roman Catholic/Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 379
- Capacity
- 47%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Head
- Mrs Caroline Wood (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Wilmslow Road, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK9 7QE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAlderley Edge Community Primary School
Primary · Very close
The Ryleys School
Independent · 496m away
Lindow Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Ashdene Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Anne's Fulshaw C of E Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Wilmslow High School
Secondary · 2.0km away
Nether Alderley Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Wilmslow Preparatory School
Independent · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Alderley Edge School for Girls?
Alderley Edge School for Girls currently has 379 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Alderley Edge School for Girls take?
Alderley Edge School for Girls caters for pupils aged 2 to 18.
Where is Alderley Edge School for Girls?
Alderley Edge School for Girls is in Alderley Edge, SK9 7QE, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Alderley Edge School for Girls have a sixth form?
Yes, Alderley Edge School for Girls has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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