St James' Catholic High School
Voluntary aided school
Cheadle, SK8 6PZ
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Top 25% in England
5 of 13 in Stockport
Pupils
824
First preferences per place
1.06
2026/27
Absence
6.6%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 51.5 | 52.9 | 51.1 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54% | 59% | 46% | |
| Average English grade | 5.2 | 5.6 | 5.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 53% | 53% | 56% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.23 | 0.23 | — |
73% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Cheadle Hulme High School · 0.6 mi · Not judged · Top 9% in England
- Laurus Cheadle Hulme · 1.5 mi · Outstanding · Top 17% in England
- Bramhall High School · 1.9 mi · Good · Top 25% in England
- The Kingsway School · 2.2 mi · Report card · Top 48% in England
- Hazel Grove High School · 2.7 mi · Report card · Top 40% in England
- Stockport Academy · 2.8 mi · Not judged · Bottom 45% in England
Best secondary schools in Cheadle Hulme · Best secondary schools in Greater Manchester
The neighbourhood
St James' Catholic High School is in Cheadle Hulme South East (typical home £418,500).
What is St James' Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?
St James' Catholic High School is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does St James' Catholic High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, St James' Catholic High School is in the top 25% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.