Best secondary schools in Cheadle Hulme (2026)
Cheadle Hulme has 3 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Cheadle Hulme High School, in the top 9% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 55.4, against 46.1 for England. 1 are in England's top 10%, and 1 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Cheadle Hulme has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 9% in England |
Cheadle Hulme High School Cheadle Hulme |
59.6 | 60.7 | 75% | Not judged | |
2 Top 17% in England |
Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Hulme |
54.6 | 54.5 | 60% | Outstanding | |
3 Top 25% in England |
St James' Catholic High School Cheadle Hulme · Roman Catholic |
51.8 | 51.1 | 46% | Report card |
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What is the best secondary school in Cheadle Hulme?
On exam results over the last three years, Cheadle Hulme High School is the top-ranked secondary school in Cheadle Hulme, in the top 9% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.