Alderley Edge School for Girls
School summary
A small independent girls' school in Alderley Edge, Cheshire East, Alderley Edge School for Girls educates pupils from age 2 right through to 18, with senior entry at 11. Founded in 1999 and drawing on both Roman Catholic and Church of England traditions, it was judged excellent by the ISI, including for pupils' personal development, with all compliance standards met. With roughly 379 pupils and a sixth form of just 51, this is an intimate community where individual attention is part of the offer. More than one in five pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a school comfortable with a range of learning needs.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
56%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
30%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
52%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 12 November 2024
Teaching & academics
Results at GCSE are a clear strength: 56% of grades reach the top 9-7 band, well above the national average of 23%. At A-level the picture is more measured, with 30% of grades at A*-A (just ahead of the 28% national average) and 52% at A*-B (slightly below the 55% average). The curriculum spans GCSE, A-level, BTEC and the EPQ, and popular sixth-form choices in Psychology, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology point to genuine sciences and social-sciences strength.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Headmistress · Caroline Wood
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 51
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Sport centres on netball, hockey and rounders, and scholarships are available across academic, music, performing arts, art and sport, signalling where the school invests beyond the classroom. French and Spanish feature among the languages on offer.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1999
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic/Church of England
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 21.11%
- EHC plans
- 0.79%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £12,270 - £19,461
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A nurturing, smaller-scale girls' school where strong GCSE outcomes meet a broad range of scholarships and support. Best suited to families wanting individual attention and an all-through environment from the early years.
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Alderley Edge School for Girls 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.