St James' Catholic High School

Secondary
Local authority maintained
Ages 11 to 16

Report card: Expected standard to strong standard

St James' Way, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, SK8 6PZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St James' Catholic High School is a secondary school in Cheadle for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 131 schools in Stockport. It ranks 5th of 13 secondary schools in Stockport. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in April 2026.

Ofsted report card

Inspected 28 April 2026, report published 21 June 2026

Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.

Inclusion: Expected standard
Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard
Achievement: Expected standard
Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership and governance: Expected standard
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

165 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score51.1

51.1, 5 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths46.1%

46.1%, 0.7 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths72.7%

72.7%, 7.9 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc45.5%

45.5%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.60

4.60, 0.51 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

824 pupils on roll, with places for 825

Eligible for free school meals15.2%

15.2%, 11.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language9.3%

9.3%, 12.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support9.3%

9.3%, 5.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.2%

4.2%, 1.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St James' Catholic High School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Cheadle Hulme High School	0.6 miles	Ofsted judgements: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 60.7
Cheadle Hulme School	0.6 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Attainment 8: 16.9
North West Hospital School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Laurus Cheadle Hulme	1 mile	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 54.5
Bramhall High School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 51.7

School details

School type: Voluntary aided school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 11 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Sixth form: No
Headteacher: Mr Anthony Pontifex
Phone: 01614826900
Website: stjamescheadle.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: St James' Way, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, SK8 6PZ
Local authority: Stockport
URN: 106142

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.