Cheadle Hulme School
Cheadle, Stockport, North West · SK8 6EF
Founded in 1855, Cheadle Hulme School is a large, non-denominational independent school educating around 1,517 pupils from age 4 through to 18 in Cheadle, Stockport. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded it its top grade of 'excellent' for both education quality and pupil personal development, and the school met all compliance standards. With a sixth form of 263 pupils and a broad sweep of qualifications including GCSE, A-level, BTEC and the EPQ, it caters to families seeking academic breadth alongside a strong record on pupils' wider development.
1,517
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£17,757
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 4-18
- Pupils
- 1,517
- Location
- Cheadle, Stockport, North West
- Telephone
- 0161 4883330
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Lee Richardson
Latest results
Attainment 8
16.9
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
66%
A-level A*-A
40%
A-level A*-B
76%
Teaching & academics
At A-level, 40% of entries reached A*-A and 76% reached A*-B, and at GCSE 66% of grades fell in the 9-7 range. The sixth form offers an unusually wide subject list, with Psychology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics and the sciences among the most popular choices. Languages are a clear strength, with French, Spanish and German all taught, and Latin features at GCSE alongside subjects such as Music, Computer Studies and Design & Technology. Around 17.8% of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a school accustomed to working with a range of learning needs.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 263
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 17.8%
- EHC plans
- 0.33%
Arts & extracurricular
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1855
- Religious character
- Non-denom
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Bringham Young University, Utah, USA
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £12,834 - £17,757
Means tested
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 5 March 2024
The last word
A long-established, academically broad school with top ISI marks and means-tested bursaries to widen access. Worth a close look for families who value subject choice and pastoral strength in equal measure.
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Cheadle Hulme School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Cheadle Hulme School located?
Cheadle Hulme School is located at Claremont Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, SK8 6EF.
What type of school is Cheadle Hulme School?
Cheadle Hulme School is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.
How many pupils attend Cheadle Hulme School?
Cheadle Hulme School has approximately 1,517 pupils on roll.
What is Cheadle Hulme School's inspection rating?
Cheadle Hulme School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 5 March 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.