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Alder Community High School
Mottram Old Road, Gee Cross, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 5NJ, Tameside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.2 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
924
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.6, the school performs in the top 46% nationally, and 70% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating a solid foundation in these core subjects. However, it is important to note that the school is currently rated as 'Requires Improvement' by Ofsted, which may raise concerns for some parents. Additionally, the school's LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than 33% of schools, but there is room for enhancement in student outcomes and overall satisfaction.
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Last inspected: 16 April 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 46.6 | Top 46% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 70% | Top 39% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 39% | Bottom 38% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 24% | Bottom 36% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 16% | Bottom 36% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.2%
Asian Bangladeshi9.3%
Mixed Other2.2%
Black African1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
White Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Other0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.44175, -2.06122 · SK14 5NJ
School details
Local authorityTameside
RegionNorth West
URN134283
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Alder Community High School rated by Ofsted?
Alder Community High School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 April 2024.
Is Alder Community High School a good school?
Alder Community High School scores 33.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Alder Community High School in GCSEs?
Alder Community High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.6. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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