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Longdendale High School
Spring Street, Hyde, SK14 8LW, Tameside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.7 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
784
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.1, the school is performing in the top 75% nationally, and 51% of students are entering the EBacc. However, only 54% achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and the recent Ofsted rating indicates that the school requires improvement. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 65% recommending the school, suggesting a mixed experience for families.
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Last inspected: 25 March 2025Quality 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. | 41.1 | Bottom 25% 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%. | 54% | Bottom 20% 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%. | 32% | Bottom 21% 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%. | 51% | Top 37% 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%. | 28% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (105 responses)
★★★★★3.3
Good range of subjects
86%
School has high expectations
77%
Good range of extra-curricular
75%
Progress is communicated
73%
My child feels safe
72%
My child is happy
71%
My child makes good progress
71%
School keeps me informed
70%
School supports development
66%
I'd recommend this school
65%
Behaviour is good
62%
School responds to concerns
48%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.2%
Black African2.4%
Mixed Other1.5%
White Other1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.46381, -1.99873 · SK14 8LW
School details
Local authorityTameside
RegionNorth West
URN148431
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Longdendale High School rated by Ofsted?
Longdendale High School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 March 2025.
Is Longdendale High School a good school?
Longdendale High School scores 11.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Longdendale High School?
Based on 105 Ofsted Parent View responses, Longdendale High School receives a satisfaction score of 66% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Longdendale High School in GCSEs?
Longdendale High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.1. 54% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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