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Hyde High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

person Mrs Georgina Arnold (Headteacher)

location_onHyde, SK14 4SP

language Visit Website phone 1613667533

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,153

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#13 in Tameside

#2,708 of 4,663 nationally

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Hyde High School is a Community school secondary school in Hyde, serving ages 11-16. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Hyde High School is a community school in Hyde, Tameside, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 1,138 pupils on roll, of whom 49% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41, placing the school #13 in Tameside and #2,708 of 4,663 nationally. 31.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 11.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Requires improvement, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies. Teacher turnover in the previous year was 15.7%.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 6 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 27.6 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Attainment 8 Score

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

31.70%

Grade 4+ E&M

58.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)11.5%

Entering EBacc28.50%

EBacc APS3.47

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.48

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29.50%

EBacc APS3.49

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.41

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29%

EBacc APS3.22

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS3.86

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13%

EBacc APS3.17

2018

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc7%

EBacc APS3.31

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2026

Stayed in Education / Employment

90.6%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88.9%

Apprenticeships0.4%

Employment1.3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7.7%

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology

Year	Secondary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	GCSE Attainment	Progress 8 Rank
2025	#2,739 / 4,663	#13	#2,708	#1
2024	#2,932 / 4,676	#12	#2,894	#2,701
2023	#2,979 / 4,560	#13	#3,111	#2,535
2022	#1,947 / 4,440	#8	#1,998	#1,700
2019	#2,492 / 4,060	#9	#2,731	#1,792
2018	#1,987 / 3,845	#7	#2,210	#1,369

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

Inspection Report

31 March 2025

Inspection Report

04 May 2023

Inspection Report

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05 July 2022

Inspection Report

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30 March 2021

Inspection Report

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01 October 2019

Inspection Report

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19 July 2017

Inspection Report

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15 May 2014

Inspection Report

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24 January 2013

Inspection Report

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07 June 2011

Inspection Report

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15 March 2010

Inspection Report

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17 April 2008

Inspection Report

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30 November 2006

Inspection Report

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15 April 2002

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-05-04

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Good

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

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2019-10-01

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

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2017-07-19

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

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2014-05-15

None Legacy

Good

Education

Good

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

24.0%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

9.8%(111 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

3pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,138 pupils. During this period, there were 273 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 24.0%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,138	273	24.0%	7.3%	3
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,138	356	31.3%	7.8%	3
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,167	226	19.4%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,169	187	16.0%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,176	192	16.3%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,147	220	19.2%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,153	171	14.8%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,154	156	13.5%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,142	106	9.3%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,144	147	12.8%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,126	135	12.0%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,100	101	9.2%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,094	28	2.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,093	88	8.1%	3.9%	3
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,061	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,061	67	6.3%	3.2%	2
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,068	77	7.2%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,031	67	6.5%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,034	51	4.9%	3.8%	3
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,033	107	10.4%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,001	128	12.8%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,001	87	8.7%	3.0%	3
2017/18 (Autumn term)	998	110	11.0%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	935	84	9.0%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	933	65	7.0%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	921	66	7.2%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 67 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 35 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 30 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 16 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 13 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 11 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

77%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

78%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

18%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree30%

agree39%

disagree12%

strongly disagree14%

don't know5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree23%

agree40%

disagree25%

strongly disagree10%

don't know1%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree32%

agree18%

disagree14%

strongly disagree12%

don't know1%

not applicable22%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes26%

no74%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree45%

agree30%

strongly disagree15%

Don't know10%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree48%

agree34%

disagree6%

strongly disagree8%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree51%

agree27%

disagree13%

strongly disagree8%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree48%

agree35%

disagree10%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree51%

agree40%

disagree8%

strongly disagree1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree39%

agree45%

disagree6%

strongly disagree4%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree43%

agree32%

disagree13%

strongly disagree9%

don't know3%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes74%

no26%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ranking History & Trajectory

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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St Damian's RC Science College

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Audenshaw School

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