Best 3 Secondary schools in Hyde – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Alder Community High School (Secondary) in Hyde; Longdendale High School (Secondary) in Hyde — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Alder Community High School and Longdendale High School. They are secondary phase and community school and academy converter type located around Hyde, Cheshire and Hyde. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 3 (Alder Community High School), published May 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Alder Community High School (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 850, combined total ≈ 1,700, typical FSM 30–35%, range 25–30%–30–35%; all within the STAMFORD PARK TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Alder Community High School SK14 5NJ	Longdendale High School SK14 8LW
Phase / Type	Secondary • Community school	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Hyde Cheshire SK14 5NJ	Hyde SK14 8LW
Latest Ofsted	3 20 May 2024	3 26 Apr 2023
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 900 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	900	900
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Tameside (357)	STAMFORD PARK TRUST
Website	www.aldercommunityhighschool.org.uk	www.longdendalehighschool.org.uk
Telephone	01613685132	01457764006
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Alder Community High School

SK14 5NJ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Community school
Location: Hyde
Cheshire
SK14 5NJ
Ofsted: 3 20 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 900 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Tameside (357)
Website: www.aldercommunityhighschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01613685132

Longdendale High School

SK14 8LW

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Hyde
SK14 8LW
Ofsted: 3 26 Apr 2023
Pupils: ≈ 800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: STAMFORD PARK TRUST
Website: www.longdendalehighschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01457764006

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.