Longdendale High School is a secondary school in Hyde, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Longdendale High School currently has around 867 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 44.8% boys and 55.2% girls. Around 18.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Around 92% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (84%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 29% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Spring Street, Hyde, SK14 8LW |
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| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Tameside |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Andrea Jones |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 144579 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 900 |
| Number of Pupils: | 867 |
| Number of Boys: | 388 |
| Number of Girls: | 479 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadfield Nursery School Queen Street , Hadfield SK13 2DW | - not rated | 2,076 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gamesley Early Excellence Centre Grindleford Grove , Gamesley SK13 0LU | 3out of 4 | 2,119 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollingworth Primary School Market Street , Hollingworth SK14 8LP | - not rated | 318 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollingworth Primary School Market Street , Hollingworth SK14 8LP | 3out of 4 | 318 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy The Carriage Drive , Hadfield SK13 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles's Catholic Primary The Carriage Drive , Hadfield SK13 1PJ | - not rated | 1,378 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mottram CofE Primary School War Hill , Mottram SK14 6JL | 3out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longdendale High School Spring Street , Hollingworth SK14 8LW | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longdendale High School Spring Street , Hollingworth SK14 8LW | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longdendale High School Spring Street , SK14 8LW | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glossopdale School Newshaw Lane , Hadfield SK13 2DA | - not rated | 2,207 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glossopdale School and Sixth Form Newshaw Lane , Hadfield SK13 2DA | 3out of 4 | 2,207 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brambles School 29 Ashworth Lane , SK14 6NT | - not rated | 1,476 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorns School Manley Grove , SK14 6PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,950 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peak Forest First Steps Together , Stockport Road SK14 3QF | - not rated | 3,160 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.