Alder Community High School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Mottram Old Road Gee Cross Hyde Cheshire SK14 5NJ |
| Phone | 01613685132 |
| Reference Number | 134283 |
Alder Community High School is currently rated as requiring improvement overall, with notable strengths in behavior and attitudes, as well as personal development. Pupils receive high-quality pastoral support and feel well cared for, and there is a strong emphasis on encouraging student input in school policies. Although pupils generally perform well in national tests, there are weaknesses within the curriculum that hinder the development of a broad and rich body of knowledge.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 924 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.43%
Girls: 53.57% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 88 | 94 | 182 |
| 8 | 78 | 100 | 178 |
| 9 | 78 | 101 | 179 |
| 10 | 98 | 110 | 208 |
| 11 | 87 | 90 | 177 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 79.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.2% |
| Unclassified | 1.8% |
| African | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| White, Other | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2024 | School inspection: |
| 18 Oct 2022 | School inspection |
| 14 Nov 2017 | Short inspection |
| 05 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jun 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 08 Dec 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Mar 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 17 Apr 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Dec 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 22 Nov 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High-quality pastoral support for pupils
- Effective careers provision that helps students make informed choices
- Strong culture of care and compassion among staff and students
- Ambitious and well-organized curriculum
- Comprehensive personal development program
Areas for Improvement
- Some staff do not effectively check prior learning before introducing new content
- Variability in staff ability to adapt curriculum delivery for pupils with SEND
- Inconsistencies in teachers' understanding of effective assessment strategies
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 66.5% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 105 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 51 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 12 | 2 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Dowson Primary Academy
Marlborough Road, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 5HU |
0.52 miles |
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Endeavour Primary Academy
Walker Lane, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 5PL |
0.61 miles |
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Greenfield Primary Academy
Queen Street, Greenfield Primary Academy, Cheshire, Cheshire, SK14 1QD |
0.62 miles |
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St George's CofE Primary School
Church Street, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 1JL |
0.76 miles |
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Godley Community Primary Academy
St John's Drive, Godley, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 2QB |
0.84 miles |
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Discovery Academy
Discovery Academy, Porlock Avenue, Hattersley, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 3LE |
0.92 miles |
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St. Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Turner Lane, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 4AG |
1.18 miles |
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Pinfold Primary School
Hattersley Road East, Hattersley, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 3NL |
1.34 miles |
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St James Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Cheriton Close, Off Underwood Road, Hattersley, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 3DQ |
1.35 miles |
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St John Fisher RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Denton
Manor Road, Haughton Green, Denton, Manchester, M34 7SW |
1.4 miles |
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Flowery Field Primary School
Off Old Road, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 4SQ |
1.5 miles |
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Woodley Primary School
Sherwood Road, Woodley, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 1LH |
1.51 miles |
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Greave Primary School
Werneth Road, Woodley, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 1HR |
1.56 miles |
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Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision
St Mary's Road, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 4EZ |
1.6 miles |
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Bradley Green Primary Academy
Bradley Green Road, Newton, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 4NA |
1.68 miles |
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Arundale Primary School
Lowry Grove, Mottram, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 6PW |
1.83 miles |
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Linden Road Academy and Hearing Impaired Base
Linden Road, Denton, Tameside, M34 6EF |
1.83 miles |
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Manor Green Primary Academy
Mancunian Road, Haughton Green, Denton, Manchester, M34 7NS |
1.84 miles |
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Hawthorns School
Manley Grove, Hyde, SK14 6PJ |
1.89 miles |
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St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Cheetham Hill Road, Dukinfield, Cheshire, SK16 5LB |
1.93 miles |
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Arnfield Independent School
Arnfield Independent School, Po Box 446, Glossop, SK14 9EY |
1.01 miles |
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Peak Forest
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1.38 miles |
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Hyde High School
Old Road, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 4SP |
1.58 miles |
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Thomas Ashton School
Bennett Street, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 4SS |
1.6 miles |
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Rayner Stephens High School
Yew Tree Lane, Dukinfield, Cheshire, SK16 5BL |
1.95 miles |
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Cromwell High School
Yew Tree Lane, Dukinfield, Cheshire, SK16 5BJ |
1.95 miles |
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All Saints Catholic College
Birch Lane, Dukinfield, Cheshire, SK16 5AP |
2.18 miles |
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Brambles School
29 Ashworth Lane, Mottram, Cheshire, SK14 6NT |
2.19 miles |
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St Thomas More RC College
Town Lane, Denton, Manchester, M34 6AF |
2.27 miles |
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Agricultural and Rural Centre
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2.36 miles |
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Ashlea House School
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2.36 miles |
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Bridge House School
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2.59 miles |
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Harrytown Catholic High School
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2.65 miles |
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Trinity School
Birbeck Street, Off High Street, Stalybridge, Cheshire, SK15 1SH |
2.67 miles |
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Werneth School
Harrytown, Romiley, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 3BX |
2.73 miles |
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Denton Community Academy
Taylor Lane, Denton, Manchester, Lancashire, M34 3NG |
2.8 miles |
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Audenshaw School
Hazel Street, Audenshaw, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M34 5NB |
2.94 miles |
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Longdendale High School
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2.99 miles |
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West Hill School
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3.1 miles |
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Stansfield House
103 Crescent Road, Dukinfield, SK16 4HG |
3.13 miles |