SchoolScoresHyde High School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of TAME RIVER EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Old Road, Hyde, SK14 4SP
0161 366 7533 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 4 May 2023. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
52 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
| Statement | This school | Hyde | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hyde. Higher than 49% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 72% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hyde. Higher than 23% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 74% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hyde. Higher than 31% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 65% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 26 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hyde. Higher than 39% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 46% | 48% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 40 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hyde. Higher than 48% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 57% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 11 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tameside. Higher than 75% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hyde. Higher than 44% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77%said yes | 67% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Hyde figures pool parents at the Hyde schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
221 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 106268), before it changed to its current form.
32% — 9 points below the Tameside average, and 14 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Tameside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 32% | 41% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 41 | 43.6 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.5 | 3.8 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
218 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 106268), before it changed to its current form.
87% — 2 points below the Tameside average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Tameside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 87% | 89% | 92% |
| School sixth form | Not published | 3% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 29% | 36% | 13% |
| Further education college | 54% | 43% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 3% | 3% |
"Not published": Not published (DfE code SP).
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 92% | 87% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Tameside. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 194 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 187 |
| Of those, offered a place | 181 (97%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 394 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 8 places for hearing impairment. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Tameside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Hyde. Higher than 88% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 49.0% | 38.6%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Hyde. Higher than 85% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.1% | 4.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Hyde. Higher than 48% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 13.5% | 15.2%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Hyde. Higher than 58% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 15.2% | 13.3%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Hyde. Lower than 17% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 10.7% | 9.3%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Hyde. Lower than 13% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 32.7% | 24.7%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Hyde. Lower than 6% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 69.9 | 46.3 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Hyde. Lower than 3% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 20.9% | 13.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded8 pupils | 0.70% | 0.43% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Hyde. Higher than 35% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.1 | 16.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Hyde. Higher than 25% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.7 | 11.4 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Hyde. Higher than 63% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 15.7% | 12.9%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Rayner Stephens High School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 2 needs attention · 30% grade 5+ English and maths
- All Saints Catholic College 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 22% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Thomas More RC College 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 42% grade 5+ English and maths
- Audenshaw School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 50% grade 5+ English and maths
- Alder Community High School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
- Trinity School 1.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Denton Community Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2022, before conversion)
- Safe Start School 1.9 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2025)
- West Hill School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 3 needs attention · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ashlea House School 2.0 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2023)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Hyde High School's Ofsted rating?
Hyde High School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 4 May 2023.
How did Hyde High School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 32% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 14 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Hyde High School?
77% of the 52 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Hyde High School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Hyde High School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 187 families put Hyde High School as their first choice for 194 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 181 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 151627.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.