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Schools in Cheadle Hulme

A town in Stockport

  • Town
  • 24 schools and nurseries
  • 7,094 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

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A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Cheadle Hulme at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 11

How Cheadle Hulme's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries2410 primary · 3 secondary · 7 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1177%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths68%Attainment 8 57.2, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary8%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school11%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Cheadle Hulme

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Cheadle Hulme primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Cheadle Hulme

10 mainstream schools in Cheadle Hulme, best first

Bradshaw Hall Primary School

Cheadle, SK8 6AN · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

75 first choices, 59 offers made

Met the standard at 1190%

England 62%

Days missed
4.2%
Pupils
472
Pupils per teacher
20.9
View school Bradshaw Hall Primary School

Hursthead Junior School

Cheadle, SK8 7PZ · Academy · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

Met the standard at 1176%

England 62%

Days missed
2.7%
Pupils
354
Pupils per teacher
19.5
View school Hursthead Junior School
See all 13 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Cheadle Hulme

3 mainstream schools in Cheadle Hulme, best first

Cheadle Hulme High School

Cheadle, SK8 7JY · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

Results well above the England average.

415 first choices, 262 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1659.3

England 46.2

Days missed
5.3%
Pupils
1,690
Pupils per teacher
15.4
View school Cheadle Hulme High School

Laurus Cheadle Hulme

Cheadle, SK8 5GB · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

330 first choices, 204 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1658.2

England 46.2

Days missed
7.1%
Pupils
1,054
Pupils per teacher
15.1
View school Laurus Cheadle Hulme

St James' Catholic High School

Cheadle, SK8 6PZ · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results above the England average.

165 first choices, 155 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1652.4

England 46.2

Days missed
6.6%
Pupils
824
Pupils per teacher
18.0
View school St James' Catholic High School
See all 5 secondary schools

Nurseries in Cheadle Hulme

7 in Cheadle Hulme, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 7 nurseries

Sixth Forms in Cheadle Hulme

3 in Cheadle Hulme, by the school's Eduscope score

Cheadle Hulme High School

Cheadle, SK8 7JY · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

Results well above the England average.

415 first choices, 262 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1659.3

England 46.2

Days missed
5.3%
Pupils
1,690
Pupils per teacher
15.4
View school Cheadle Hulme High School

Cheadle Hulme School

Cheadle, SK8 6EF · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 18

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
1,499
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Cheadle Hulme School

Special Schools in Cheadle Hulme

2 in Cheadle Hulme. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Valley School

Stockport, SK7 1EN · Special · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
10.2%
Pupils
56
Pupils per teacher
6.1
View school Valley School

Private Schools in Cheadle Hulme

2 in Cheadle Hulme. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Cheadle Hulme School

Cheadle, SK8 6EF · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 18

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
1,499
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Cheadle Hulme School

Greenbank Preparatory School

Cheadle, SK8 6HU · Independent · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
215
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Greenbank Preparatory School
The map

Every school in Cheadle Hulme, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Hursthead Infant School, GoodOak Tree Primary School, GoodThorn Grove Primary School, GoodMoss Hey Primary School, Needs attention in 1 areaLane End Primary School, GoodCheadle Catholic Infant School, GoodCheadle Catholic Junior School, GoodSt James' Catholic High School, Expected standard or betterGreenbank Preparatory School, InspectedCheadle Hulme School, InspectedValley School, Expected standard or betterBradshaw Hall Primary School, OutstandingCheadle Hulme High School, Outstanding in every areaHursthead Junior School, GoodCheadle Hulme Primary School, GoodLaurus Cheadle Hulme, OutstandingPear Tree Specialist Support High SchoolFledglings Pre School Nursery, Strong standard in every areaRamillies Hall Nursery, GoodLilac Frog Day Nursery, GoodGreenbank Daycare Nursery, GoodSwann Lane Pre-School, GoodFirst Steps Orrishmere Pre-School, GoodEarly Learners Day Nursery
  • Outstanding2
  • Good13
  • Not graded yet9
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Cheadle Hulme school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Cheadle Hulme's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

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Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Cheadle Hulme vs England

How good are Cheadle Hulme's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Cheadle Hulme

Cheadle HulmeEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 9 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    77%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    68%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    11%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    8%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 10 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding2
  • Good8
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Cheadle Hulme in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%70%90%20182019202320242025
77% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap50%65%80%2018201920222023202420252026
68% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
11% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Cheadle Hulme has 24 schools and nurseries.

There are 29% more pupils than in 2018.

8% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Cheadle Hulme's state schools each January.

Up 29% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Cheadle Hulme8%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Cheadle Hulme

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How many schools are in Cheadle Hulme?

Cheadle Hulme has 24 schools, including 13 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 7 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Cheadle Hulme?

The highest-ranked schools in Cheadle Hulme on Eduscope are Cheadle Hulme High School, Bradshaw Hall Primary School, Laurus Cheadle Hulme. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Cheadle Hulme are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Cheadle Hulme hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 2 schools rated Outstanding and 8 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Cheadle Hulme perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Cheadle Hulme, 77% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Cheadle Hulme?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Cheadle Hulme is 17.6:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Cheadle Hulme schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Cheadle Hulme is 10.5%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Cheadle Hulme?

There are 7,094 pupils enrolled across schools in Cheadle Hulme, with 3,430 in primary and 3,664 in secondary. 12.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Cheadle Hulme?

There are 2 independent schools in Cheadle Hulme. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in Cheadle Hulme on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in Cheadle Hulme?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 24 schools in Cheadle Hulme by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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