Alder Community High School
URN: 134283 • Hyde SK14 5NJ
Overview
- Name
- Alder Community High School
- URN
- 134283
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 46.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michelle Critchlow (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01613685132
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Mottram Old Road, Hyde SK14 5NJ
Summary
Alder Community High School, located in Hyde, Tameside, is a mixed community secondary school with a current enrolment of 924 students, exceeding its capacity of 900. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and challenging learning environment where students can thrive academically and personally. Alder's ethos is encapsulated in its core values of altruism, leadership, diversity, excellence, and resilience, which guide students in their educational journey and beyond.
The school offers an ambitious academic curriculum designed to prepare students for future success, whether in further education or the workplace. Alder prioritises high-quality teaching and invests in staff development to ensure that students receive the best possible education. Additionally, the school places a strong emphasis on personal development, aiming to cultivate well-rounded individuals who can contribute positively to society.
Alder Community High School is committed to the wellbeing of its students and staff, with a dedicated leadership team and support structures in place, including pastoral care and special educational needs services. The school actively engages with the community, promoting a sense of belonging and encouraging students to form positive relationships.
The school offers an ambitious academic curriculum designed to prepare students for future success, whether in further education or the workplace. Alder prioritises high-quality teaching and invests in staff development to ensure that students receive the best possible education. Additionally, the school places a strong emphasis on personal development, aiming to cultivate well-rounded individuals who can contribute positively to society.
Alder Community High School is committed to the wellbeing of its students and staff, with a dedicated leadership team and support structures in place, including pastoral care and special educational needs services. The school actively engages with the community, promoting a sense of belonging and encouraging students to form positive relationships.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Supporting Students with SEND (sen)
- SEND Parent Coffee Event (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Events (calendar)
- We Are Alder (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Longdendale High School (65.3)
- Alder Community High School (45.2)
- Longdendale High School (40.5)
- Longdendale High School (39.9)
- Hyde High School (38.5)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 924 | 429 | 495 | 900 | 28.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 925 | 441 | 484 | 900 | 26.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 906 | 446 | 460 | 900 | 22.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 906 | 446 | 460 | 900 | 22.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 860 | 435 | 425 | 750 | 19.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 831 | 415 | 416 | 750 | 16.10 |
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