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Cheadle Hulme High School
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- Stockport SK8 7JY
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Students make outstanding progress in each year group.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students鈥� attitudes to learning are highly positive.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers know their subjects extremely well.
Current Educational Practices: Marking is regular but a few teachers have not fully adopted the school鈥檚 new marking policy.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff are extremely well led with high aspirations.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents have to agree to a clear set of principles and expectations.
Communication: School leaders do the very best for students and parents are overwhelmingly positive.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents share a belief that school leaders do the very best for students.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders support both staff and students with high expectations.
Actions for Quality Improvement: The headteacher continuously challenges staff and students to do their very best.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with swiftly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Students feel secure and are safe in school.
Extracurricular Offerings: Opportunities offered outside of school hours are wide and varied.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students are keenly aware of how to keep safe while balancing activities.
Career Counselling Services: Course and careers guidance are strong.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students in the sixth form make excellent progress and are highly confident.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Students with special educational needs make progress that matches their peers.
Subjects Offered: Students leave Year 11 with standards in GCSE examinations that are well above national levels.
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Cheadle Hulme High School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 1667 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
99.40% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.8 | - | 16.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 70% | 98% | 44% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 27.50% | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.78 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 58.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 22.46% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% | 33.07% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 71% | 22.64% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 6.25% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 9.39% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.83 | 2.1 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 86.53% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 277 | 153 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 80.07% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 30.73% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 4.33% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 24% | 28.93% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 15.87% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.07% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.53% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.56 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 57.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 23% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% | 33.75% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 68% | 18.89% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 8.64% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 11.5% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.64 | 2.12 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 85.6% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 283 | 149 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 80.87% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 13% | 18.8% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 42% | 5.27% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 38% | 40.13% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 16.53% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.8% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.93% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.74 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 58 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% 1 | 21.29% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% 2 | 30.79% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 45% | 19.71% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 33% 8 | 8.42% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 38% 11 | 11.79% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.19 | 2.03 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 91.14% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 259 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 83.71% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 8% | 14.57% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 42% | 6.36% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 38% | 39.21% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 23.29% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.71% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.86% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.8 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 57.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% 2 | 21.46% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% | 33.38% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 63% | 21.17% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 41% 8 | 8.83% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 49% 5 | 13.04% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.3 | 2.06 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 70.14% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 288 | 145 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 61.29% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 6% | 10.93% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 32% | 4.5% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 51% | 39% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 2.93% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.93% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.93% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.7 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 59 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 22.38% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% | 33.29% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 68% | 21.38% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 49% | 12.24% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 54% | 13.95% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 80.29% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 242 | 140 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 65.43% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 10% | 12.57% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 6.71% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 42% | 36.21% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 16.93% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.86% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.07% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.55 | 31.36 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.32 | 31.11 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 27.50% | 19.72% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 140 | 588 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 76% | 65.5% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 5% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 22% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 1% | 4.5% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 44.66 | 35.43 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 44.6 | 35.03 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 41.8% | 25.57% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 129 | 444 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 73% | 63.33% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 8% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 15% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 8.67% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.71 | 31.88 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 41.15 1 | 31 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 24.4% | 19.82% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 105 | 398 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 67% | 53% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 13.67% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 21% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 7.67% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.42 2 | 32.54 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.70 2 | 32.53 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 30.2% | 21.37% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 62.67% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.33% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 12% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 3.67% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.94 | 34.11 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.57 | 36.51 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 26.7% | 19.32% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 6 | 57.5% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 15.75% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 16.5% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 4.75% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2024 - 1st Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 2nd Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cheadle Hulme High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1