The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.5
10.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
60%
18.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
81%
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 209 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% 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, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 116 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,049
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Stockport
- Trust
- THE LAURUS TRUST
- Head
- Mr John Peet
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Cheadle Road, Cheadle, SK8 5GB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCheadle Hulme Primary School
Primary · Very close
Cheadle Catholic Junior School
Primary · 545m away
Cheadle Catholic Infant School
Primary · 545m away
Ashcroft School
Independent · 591m away
Inscape House School
Special school · 591m away
Oak Tree Primary School
Primary · 656m away
Lady Barn House School
Independent · 780m away
Bradshaw Hall Primary School
Primary · 990m away
Questions parents ask
What is Laurus Cheadle Hulme's Ofsted rating?
Laurus Cheadle Hulme was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Laurus Cheadle Hulme?
Laurus Cheadle Hulme currently has 1,049 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Laurus Cheadle Hulme take?
Laurus Cheadle Hulme caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Laurus Cheadle Hulme?
Laurus Cheadle Hulme is in Cheadle, SK8 5GB, in the Stockport local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Laurus Cheadle Hulme have a sixth form?
No, Laurus Cheadle Hulme does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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