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Cheadle Hulme High School

Woods Lane, Cheadle, Stockport, SK8 7JY

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Inspected 7 May 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade
Ofsted
59.3
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–18
Ages
1,690
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Cheadle Hulme High School

Cheadle Hulme High School is an academy converter in Cheadle, Stockport, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,690 pupils on roll. It is part of THE LAURUS TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 59.3 (2025/26). 10.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 21.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Stockport →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age Range
Ages 11–18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
1,690 / 1,650 (102%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Religious Character
Does not apply
Admissions Policy
Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection
7 May 2025

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

10.2%
Free school meals
21.3%
EAL
2.5%
SEN support
12.7%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

59.3
Attainment 8
274 pupils
75.9%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
89.1%
Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B+
A-level average grade
154 students
33.8%
AAB+ (2 facilitating)
90%
To higher education
63%
To top-third universities
2%
To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

94%
Sustained destination
90%
Stayed in education
1%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

5.3%
Overall absence
12.3%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

112.01
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -0.9 vs 2023/24
15.1
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24
33.41
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +2.4 vs 2023/24
£54,242
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 7% on leadership pay
↑ +£3,503 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
9
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,950
Spend per pupil
£7,228
Income per pupil
61%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Woods Lane, Cheadle, Stockport, SK8 7JY
Phone
01614857201
Headteacher
David Brown

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Cheadle Hulme High School?
Cheadle Hulme High School is an academy converter in Cheadle, Stockport, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Cheadle Hulme High School have?
Cheadle Hulme High School has 1,690 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Cheadle Hulme High School perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Cheadle Hulme High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 59.3 in 2025/26.
Is Cheadle Hulme High School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Cheadle Hulme High School is part of THE LAURUS TRUST.
Where is Cheadle Hulme High School?
Cheadle Hulme High School is located at Woods Lane, Cheadle, Stockport, SK8 7JY.

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