Schools in Cheadle
25 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (4)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Free schools | Outstanding (2023) · previous system | 11–16 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| St James' Catholic High School Voluntary aided school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Kingsway School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Cheadle Hulme High School Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 11–18 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
Primary (15)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradshaw Hall Primary School Community school | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Bolshaw Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Cheadle Catholic Infant School Voluntary aided school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Cheadle Village Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Etchells Primary School Community school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Hursthead Infant School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Hursthead Junior School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Ladybridge Primary School Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Lum Head Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Meadowbank Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| North Cheshire Jewish Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Outwood Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Prospect Vale Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Thorn Grove Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Cheadle Catholic Junior School Voluntary aided school | Standards maintained (2024) | 7–11 | — |
Nursery, special & other (6)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakgrove School Academy special converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | — |
| Cheadle Hulme School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 3–18 | — |
| Greenbank Preparatory School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–11 | — |
| Lady Barn House School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 3–11 | — |
| North West Hospital School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 13–18 | — |
| Royal College Manchester (Seashell Trust) Special post 16 institution | No Ofsted rating | 16–25 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.