FavSchools
School profile

Alder Community High School

SecondaryData as of May 2026

Alder Community High School

Mottram Old Road, Gee Cross, Hyde, SK14 5NJ

Community school · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Requires improvement
Apr 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

46.5school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

Explore results and trends

Before you apply

Confirm entry-year admission rules, places and selection requirements with the school or local authority.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.7%
Basics 9-5
38.6%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

46.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
View data by year
Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2347.746.4
2023/2443.046.4
2024/2546.546.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
View data by year
Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.020.00
2023/24-0.280.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
23.9%
EBacc APS
3.93
EBacc 9-5
11.9%
EBacc 9-4
15.9%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Location & Area

Explore the neighbourhood around the school

Data shown for guidance only · confirm details with the school before applying

Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Arnfield Independent School
1.62 km away · Other independent special school
Peak Forest
2.23 km away · Other independent special school
Hyde High School
2.54 km away · Academy converter
Requires improvement
Rayner Stephens High School
3.15 km away · Academy sponsor led
Requires improvement
Cromwell High School
3.15 km away · Academy special converter

Most parents compare a few schools before deciding. Put this school side by side with nearby alternatives — available results, intake and location in one view.

Open compare tool

About Alder Community High School

Alder Community High School is a secondary school in Hyde, Tameside. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.5. The school has around 924 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Explore on mapLeague tablesCompare schools

Location: Mottram Old Road, Hyde, SK14 5NJ | More schools in Tameside

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Alder Community High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2024 — Requires improvement
  2. Oct 2022 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  3. Jun 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near Alder Community High School

Other open schools within 15 km, matched to this school's phase where known.

Frequently asked questions about Alder Community High School

What is Alder Community High School's Ofsted rating?
Alder Community High School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Alder Community High School's latest exam results?
Alder Community High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.5. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Alder Community High School located?
Alder Community High School is a secondary school in Hyde, Tameside (SK14 5NJ).
How many pupils attend Alder Community High School?
Alder Community High School has around 924 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Alder Community High School with other schools?
View Alder Community High School's full profile on FavSchools for available results and school details, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Tameside.