Cheadle Hulme High School

A outstanding academy converter school in Stockport. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Cheadle Hulme High School.

Cheadle, SK87JY Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
73.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.87
English & Maths grade 4+ %
68.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 85.2%
Continue in education or training
76.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 81.0%
Sustained employment
27.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
10 December 2014
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Woods Lane
Cheadle Hulme
Cheadle, SK87JY
Phone
1614857201
Website
chhs.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137843
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Woods Lane, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, SK8 7JY
Website
www.chhs.org.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE LAURUS TRUST
Capacity
1650 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,667
Free School Meals
12.1% (202 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.3% (38 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
59.7
Ebacc Attainment 8:
18.3
English Attainment 8:
11.8
Maths Attainment 8:
12.0
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
17.6
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
18.3
Ebacc English:
99.2%
Ebacc Entry:
61.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
77.3%
Ebacc Languages:
96.6%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.5%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.87
Progress 8 Range:
0.69 to 1.04
University Progression:
80.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
81.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
10.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
4.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
80%
Quality: Exceptional
Sixth Form Size
154 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
61.7 (+42.3 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
85.2 (+33.2 vs average)
Education Continuation:
81.0 (+24.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
59.7 (+20.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
13.9 (3.6 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
104 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
208
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,667 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Physical Education/Sports Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(9 students)
Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(46 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(51 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(9 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Academic Aspiration Culture, Creativity & Rhetoric Competition & Physical Endeavour Leadership & Service

Non-denominational

Head Teacher's Message

Our vision is for every student, regardless of background or circumstance, to acquire the knowledge and develop the qualities which will open the door to the future of their choice.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Club Cheadle Hulme

Sports

Badminton Basketball Cricket Dance Studio & Classes Football Fitness Gym Gymnastics Netball Rugby Table Tennis Tennis

Facilities

3G pitch large sports hall fitness suite dance studio Outdoor 3G Astro Pitch three outdoor netball courts three outdoor tennis courts gym membership

Curriculum Highlights

Reading is the bedrock of the curriculum and is integrated across subjects. Core reading strategies taught: Prediction, Questioning, Clarification, Summarisation. Library lessons at KS3 and library access for KS4/KS5 for study and reading for pleasure. Interdisciplinary reading that connects texts to different disciplines and contexts. Co-curriculum enrichment and a range of reading opportunities (author visits, book clubs, literature circles, electives).

Admissions Criteria

The Laurus Trust is the Admissions Authority for Cheadle Hulme High School and is responsible for taking decisions on applications for admissions. The Laurus Trust has elected to use Stockport MBC’s admission process, therefore the co-ordination and administration of admissions is undertaken by the Local Authority. For September 2026 entry into Year 7: Applications are made using the Local Authority form; Stockport Local Authority’s application portal opens in mid August 2025 and the deadline for applications is 31 October 2025. Offer day is 2 March 2026. For in-year admissions to all year groups, applications must be made to the Local Authority’s Admissions Support and Advice Team.

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