Laurus Cheadle Hulme
Cheadle, SK8 5GB · Stockport · secondary school
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2nd of 14 secondary schools in Stockport we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.4/10 against 876 of them, against 8.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 69.7 · 90 | 30% | 2.71 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.51 · 84 | 25% | 2.10 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 58.2 · 90 | 10% | 0.90 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Laurus Cheadle Hulme overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 54.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.51 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in May 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,054 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,050. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How does the school maintain its Outstanding Ofsted rating while managing a roll above its designated capacity?
What Ofsted said about Laurus Cheadle Hulme
Overview
Laurus Cheadle Hulme is described as an “exceptional place for pupils to learn in,” driven by a vision that is “unashamedly ambitious.” The report highlights a “knowledge-rich curriculum” and “impeccable” behaviour, noting that pupils are “academically curious” and achieve highly across all areas of school life.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a “demanding and varied curriculum” rooted in “innovative research,” ensuring content builds securely on earlier learning.
- Teachers are “experts in their subjects” who provide “logical and clear” explanations, helping pupils use “high-level language and complex writing techniques.”
- A “deep-rooted culture of reading” permeates the school, supported by extensive activities such as book clubs and author visits.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils “thrive,” benefiting from early identification of needs and adapted teaching.
- Staff operate in a “truly collaborative environment” where leaders prioritise professional development and well-being, resulting in staff who “love working at the school.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff who are “alert to the safeguarding risks pupils may face” and leaders who take “timely and effective action” while working persistently with external agencies.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 54.6 |
| 2024/25 | 54.5 |
| 2025/26 | 58.2 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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