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Laurus Cheadle Hulme
Cheadle Road, Cheadle, SK8 5GB, Stockport
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.2 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,049
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in English and Maths, where 77% of students achieve grade 4 or higher. The school's GCSE Attainment 8 score of 54.5 places it in the top 16% nationally, reflecting a commitment to high educational standards. Additionally, an impressive 81% of students enter the EBacc, indicating a robust curriculum that prepares them well for future studies.
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Last inspected: 21 March 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 54.5 | Top 16% 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%. | 77% | Top 22% 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%. | 60% | Top 18% 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%. | 81% | Top 5% 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%. | 63% | Top 5% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British67.5%
Asian Pakistani10.5%
Other2.9%
Mixed Other2.4%
White Other2.4%
Asian Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Indian1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
White Irish0.5%
Black African0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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53.38112, -2.20413 · SK8 5GB
School details
Local authorityStockport
RegionNorth West
URN145893
School typeFree schools
Frequently asked questions
What is Laurus Cheadle Hulme rated by Ofsted?
Laurus Cheadle Hulme was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 March 2023.
Is Laurus Cheadle Hulme a good school?
Laurus Cheadle Hulme scores 88.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% 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 Laurus Cheadle Hulme in GCSEs?
Laurus Cheadle Hulme achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.5. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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