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Hyde High School

Hyde High School

Tameside, SK14 4SPSecondary School·Ages 11-16
R. Improvementby Ofsted

N/A

Capacity

N/A

Pupils

2.2x

Demand

About Hyde High School

Hyde High School is a state-funded Does not apply secondary school serving the Tameside community, welcoming children from age 11 to 16.

Ofsted has rated Hyde High School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Georgina Arnold, it falls under Tameside local authority.

In terms of academic performance, its Progress 8 score of -0.48 is below the national average. Additionally, Attainment 8 is developing at 39.9. Additionally, ranked 2585th out of 3,141 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 16 in Tameside.

Hyde High School is a popular choice with families — it received 412 applications for 191 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 190 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 10 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 7 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Hyde High School include Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Astro Turf, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Theatre, Library, Sixth Form Centre, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Swimming, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Eco Club, Film Club, Orchestra and 6 more.

For families exploring secondary schools in Tameside, Hyde High School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressOld Road, Hyde, Tameside, SK14 4SP
HeadteacherGeorgina Arnold
Local AuthorityTameside

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Requires improvement

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 26 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on Progress 8 (-0.48)

2585th of 3,141

Nationally

Top 82%

331st of 445

In North West

Top 74%

11th of 16

In Tameside

Top 69%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data

GCSE Results

2023/24

Progress 8 Score

-0.48Below Average

Students make less progress than similar students nationally

BelowAverageAbove

Attainment 8 (vs national avg)

+39.9Well Above Average

Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average

BelowAverageAbove
Grade 9-4 (Standard Pass)58%
Grade 9-5 (Strong Pass)29%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

10
Music RoomsDining HallAstro TurfPlaying FieldsICT SuiteTheatreLibrarySixth Form CentreArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

FootballRoundersSwimmingAthleticsCross CountryRugby

Clubs & Activities

ChessEco ClubFilm ClubOrchestraDuke of EdinburghCodingDramaYoung EnterpriseGardeningChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

191

Applications

412

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.2x
0x1x2x3x5x+

190 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hyde High School

Hyde High School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.

Contact Information

01613667533www.hydehighschool.uk

Old Road, Hyde

Tameside, SK14 4SP

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Old Road, Hyde

Tameside, SK14 4SP

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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