The short version
Average GCSE results. 87% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement 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
41.1
2.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
32%
9.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
51%
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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 163 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 71 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 784
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 34.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Trust
- STAMFORD PARK TRUST
- Head
- Michael Chiles
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Spring Street, Hyde, SK14 8LW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Mottram CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Brambles School
Independent · 1.4km away
Tintwistle CofE (Aided) Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Hadfield Infant School
Primary · 1.8km away
Hawthorns School
Academy · 1.8km away
St Andrew's CofE Junior School
Primary · 1.8km away
Arundale Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Longdendale High School's Ofsted rating?
Longdendale High School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Longdendale High School?
Longdendale High School currently has 784 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Longdendale High School take?
Longdendale High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Longdendale High School?
Longdendale High School is in Hyde, SK14 8LW, in the Tameside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Longdendale High School have a sixth form?
No, Longdendale High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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