Laurus Cheadle Hulme

A outstanding free schools school in Stockport. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Laurus Cheadle Hulme.

Cheadle, SK85GB Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

73

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
65.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.51
English & Maths grade 4+ %
65.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 79.9%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
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
21 March 2023
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Cheadle Road
Cheadle, SK85GB

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145893
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary
Address
Cheadle Road, Cheadle, SK8 5GB
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE LAURUS TRUST
Capacity
1050 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,067
Free School Meals
17.4% (186 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.4% (47 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
54.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
16.8
English Attainment 8:
11.0
Maths Attainment 8:
10.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
16.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
16.8
Ebacc English:
98.5%
Ebacc Entry:
61.8%
Ebacc Humanities:
87.7%
Ebacc Languages:
95.1%
Ebacc Maths:
99.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.51
Progress 8 Range:
0.31 to 0.70

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
61.8 (+42.4 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
79.9 (+27.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
54.6 (+15.1 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.51 (+0.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
30 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
178
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,067 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Academic Aspiration Leadership and Service Culture Creativity and Rhetoric Competition and Physical Endeavour

Extracurriculars

Sports

3G football badminton basketball cricket (indoor) 5-a-side football futsal netball table tennis volleyball

Facilities

one full size 3G pitch four badminton courts one basketball court two indoor cricket practice zones one 5-a-side football pitch one futsal pitch one netball court six table tennis tables one volleyball court sports hall

Curriculum Highlights

KS3 Curriculum Overview KS4 Curriculum Overview Assessment Academic Enhancement & Enrichment Electives Personal Development Remote Education

SEND Provision

SEND provision is personalised to student needs, recognises neurodiversity, and involves collaboration with parents/carers and outside agencies to help students make progress and achieve their potential.

Admissions Criteria

210 Year 7 places; oversubscription criteria apply; tie-break is based on proximity (closest living to the school takes priority); no catchment area; in-year admissions coordinated by the Local Authority; other Laurus Trust school (Cheadle Hulme High School) is a separate school; waiting list available; admissions follow Local Authority processes.

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