Longdendale High School
Hyde, SK14 8LW · Tameside · secondary school
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11th of 16 secondary schools in Tameside we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.5/10 against 666 of them, against 2.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 36.6 · 29 | 46% | 1.32 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.53 · 15 | 38% | 0.56 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 40.1 · 20 | 15% | 0.31 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Longdendale High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 32.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 41.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.53 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than nationally similar peers. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Young Artist, watch a drama school production, and play football, cricket, rugby, boxing, or mountain bike. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 795 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. 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
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific interventions are in place for students with a negative Progress 8 score? How does the after-school club structure support pupils who need extra academic help?
What Ofsted said about Longdendale High School
Overview
Longdendale High School is on a “rapid improvement journey” driven by “strong and determined leadership,” with standards “starting to rise.” While pupils feel “happy and safe” and benefit from a “rich, diverse curriculum,” the quality of education currently “Requires improvement” because uneven delivery prevents some learners from reaching their full potential.
Strengths
- Pupils display “respect, resilience and aspiration” and meet high expectations for behaviour, supported by a new rewards system.
- Personal development is a strength, with pupils learning to “stay safe,” understand “healthy relationships,” and appreciate diversity through clubs and activities.
- The curriculum has been “overhauled” and is “designed well” so that learning “flows smoothly across all key stages.”
- Teachers possess “strong subject knowledge” and effectively check for gaps in understanding to deepen pupils’ knowledge.
- A “well-designed careers programme” ensures pupils “successfully transition to high-quality destinations.”
Areas to improve
- Ensure teachers are “suitably equipped to deliver the curriculum consistently well” to address uneven delivery in some subjects.
- Ensure staff understand how to implement the revised SEND offer effectively, as it is currently in its “early stages.”
- Identify and remedy reading knowledge gaps for older pupils who have not yet benefited from the renewed approach.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.5 |
| 2024/25 | 41.1 |
| 2025/26 | 40.1 |
| 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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