Cheadle Hulme High School
URN: 137843 • Cheadle SK8 7JY
Overview
- Name
- Cheadle Hulme High School
- URN
- 137843
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE LAURUS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 82.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Brown (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01614857201
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Woods Lane, Cheadle SK8 7JY
Summary
Cheadle Hulme High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Cheadle, Stockport, with a current enrolment of 1,690 students and a capacity of 1,650. The school has been recognised for its academic excellence, being named the Northwest Comprehensive School of the Year for 2024 by the Sunday Times Parent Power guide. In its latest Ofsted report from 2025, the school received an 'Outstanding' rating across all areas, reflecting its commitment to providing a well-rounded education for all students.
The school prides itself on its rigorous academic standards and a supportive environment that encourages every child to succeed, regardless of their background. Cheadle Hulme High School offers a diverse curriculum designed to prepare students for future careers, alongside a range of extracurricular activities that enhance personal development.
Led by Executive Head Dave Brown and Associate Head Lisa Brooks, the school fosters a strong sense of community and aims to ensure that all students acquire the knowledge and qualities necessary for their future aspirations. The school is also the founding institution of the Laurus Trust, which further supports its educational mission.
The school prides itself on its rigorous academic standards and a supportive environment that encourages every child to succeed, regardless of their background. Cheadle Hulme High School offers a diverse curriculum designed to prepare students for future careers, alongside a range of extracurricular activities that enhance personal development.
Led by Executive Head Dave Brown and Associate Head Lisa Brooks, the school fosters a strong sense of community and aims to ensure that all students acquire the knowledge and qualities necessary for their future aspirations. The school is also the founding institution of the Laurus Trust, which further supports its educational mission.
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- 'Outstanding' in all areas - Ofsted 2025 (download)
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Nearby alternatives
- Laurus Cheadle Hulme (70.0)
- St James' Catholic High School (62.9)
- The Kingsway School (60.2)
- The Kingsway School (49.2)
- Cheadle Hulme High School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Stockport
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE LAURUS TRUST
- Capacity
- 1650
- Pupils
- 1690
- Boys
- 866
- Girls
- 824
- FSM %
- 11.00
- Open date
- 2012-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2014-12-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1690 | 866 | 824 | 1650 | 11.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1667 | 869 | 798 | 1650 | 11.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1671 | 867 | 804 | 1650 | 10.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1671 | 867 | 804 | 1650 | 10.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1664 | 856 | 808 | 1650 | 10.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1647 | 829 | 818 | 1650 | 8.30 |
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