The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 60.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
60.7
16.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
75%
33.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
79%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.01
Band 3Source: 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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 268 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 164 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,690
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Stockport
- Trust
- THE LAURUS TRUST
- Head
- Mr David Brown (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Woods Lane, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 7JY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThorn Grove Primary School
Primary · 407m away
Hursthead Junior School
Primary · 466m away
Hursthead Infant School
Primary · 515m away
Cheadle Hulme School
Independent · 681m away
St James' Catholic High School
Secondary · 917m away
Greenbank Preparatory School
Independent · 955m away
Valley School
Special school · 1.1km away
Moss Hey Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Cheadle Hulme High School a selective school?
No. Cheadle Hulme High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Cheadle Hulme High School's Ofsted rating?
Cheadle Hulme High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cheadle Hulme High School?
Cheadle Hulme High School currently has 1,690 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cheadle Hulme High School take?
Cheadle Hulme High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Cheadle Hulme High School?
Cheadle Hulme High School is in Cheadle, SK8 7JY, in the Stockport local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cheadle Hulme High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Cheadle Hulme High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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