Cheadle Hulme High School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 7 May 2025

Pupils thrive in this inclusive school. They benefit from a rigorous academic education that propels their learning way beyond the classroom. High aspiration underpins the rich curriculum. Pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, achieve exceptionally well. The school's exemplary attention to pupils' wider development is centred on the four 'cornerstones'. The meticulously constructed careers programme helps pupils to make informed and ambitious choices about their next steps in education, employment or training. A plethora of clubs are savoured by pupils, such as ballroom dancing, gardening, 'Shakespeare's unloved plays' and the European film club. These help to develop pupils' interests and curiosity. Intertwined with this is a focus on teaching qualities, attitudes and habits. For instance, pupils are taught how to be socially intelligent and empathise with others. Pupils' behaviour is excellent. They cultivate scholarly attributes. Pupils' blazers are adorned with reward badges. Students in the sixth form act as excellent role models. Pupils are wholeheartedly committed to their studies. They aspire to succeed, and they do. Pupils are exceedingly happy in this school. With determination and fervour, pupils embrace the school's belief that 'better is always possible'.

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