Cheadle Hulme School, Cheadle
Cheadle Hulme School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 18 in Cheadle. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Cheadle Hulme School in detail
Cheadle Hulme School in its own words
In its own words: "We believe the world needs brave, confident and compassionate individuals; young people who understand themselves, respect others and are ready to make a positive difference in an ever changing world. At CHS, we turn out well-educated, curious young adults who do just that."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Our Junior School is where the CHS journey truly begins. It’s a warm, welcoming environment where children feel known, encouraged and inspired to explore who they are and what they enjoy. We understand that children thrive when they feel happy and secure and we take great care to make school a place where they look forward to each day."
Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 1.45pm and an open day on Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 4.15pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
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Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Cheadle Hulme School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Cheadle Hulme School are Greenbank Preparatory School (0.2 miles); North West Hospital School (1.2 miles, Good); Lady Barn House School (1.4 miles, selective); and Hulme Hall Grammar School (2.4 miles).
Greenbank Preparatory SchoolNorth West Hospital SchoolLady Barn House SchoolHulme Hall Grammar School
Where pupils go next
Of the 142 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 66% went on to university or other higher education, 4% to apprenticeships and 13% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 281 pupils (18.7%) received SEN support and 5 (0.3%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Cheadle Hulme Rail Station, about 880 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cheadle Hulme School (outside), 170 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Cheadle Hulme School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
5 March 2024
Regulatory Compliance
22 January 2020
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
21 March 2017
Focused Compliance Inspection
21 March 2017
About
Cheadle Hulme School is a coeducational private day school in Cheadle Hulme, Greater Manchester, England, for pupils aged 3 to 18. It is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Cheadle Hulme School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Cheadle Hulme School
Our evolving Sixth Form curriculum
1 Oct 2026
Celebrating GCSE results 2026: Ready for what comes next.
20 Aug 2026
Beyond the Grade: Meet the Class of 2026
14 Aug 2026
Congratulations Class of 2026 on outstanding A Level and BTEC results
13 Aug 2026
CHS Proud to Support Inaugural Stockport 10K
21 Jul 2026
NextGen Waconians Event: An intense day of real-world pitching
15 Jul 2026
From Cheadle Hulme School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Cheadle Hulme School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Cheadle Hulme School.
- Practically Family300m away · Not yet graded
- LSC @ Thorn Grove Primary School670m away · Not yet graded
- Kickstart Childcare (Bradshaw Hall)910m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 9
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 7 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Stockport is 8 (the median across 135 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
1,499 pupils
1,570 places
71 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Cheadle
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Cheadle
Across Stockport council
Places available
3,325
Applications
3,368
Got 1st preference
79.9%
Got preferred school
94.2%
All secondary applications across Stockport council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
281
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
19.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
1,499
Total Pupils
778
Boys
721
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Cheadle Hulme School
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Questions parents ask about Cheadle Hulme School
What are GCSE results like at Cheadle Hulme School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Cheadle Hulme School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Cheadle Hulme School last inspected?
Cheadle Hulme School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2024.
How many pupils go to Cheadle Hulme School?
Cheadle Hulme School has around 1499 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Cheadle Hulme School?
Cheadle Hulme School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Cheadle Hulme School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Cheadle Hulme School: Practically Family (300m away, registered, not yet graded), LSC @ Thorn Grove Primary School (670m away, registered, not yet graded) and Kickstart Childcare (Bradshaw Hall) (910m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Cheadle Hulme School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 7 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Stockport is 8 (the median across 135 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Cheadle Hulme School?
Cheadle Hulme School is at Claremont Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 6EF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)