--- title: "School Performance" url: "https://alder-community-high-school.schudio.com/about-us/school-performance" school: "Alder Community High School" --- # School Performance #### School Performance Our outcomes are improving year on year demonstrate the hard work, resilience, and dedication of our students and staff. Our students have achieved remarkable success, continuing our tradition of academic excellence and high standards which place us within the highest performing schools in Tameside. #### GCSE Results Comparison | **Performance Measure** | **2025** **Results** | **2024** **Results** | |---|---|---| | Grade 4+ in English & Maths | 70% | 66% | | Grade 5+ in English & Maths | 39% | 38% | | Attainment 8 Score | 46.55 | 43.22 | | EBacc Average Point Score | 3.93 | 3.72 | #### Subject Highlights - English: 78% of students achieved grade 4 or above, with 65% achieving grade 5 or above. - Mathematics: 75% of students achieved grade 4 or above and almost half a grade 5 or above. - Science: 68% of students achieved grade 4 or above in Combined Science. With separate science results excelling even more: Biology 86%, Chemistry 86%, and Physics 81% grade 4 or above. - The Arts: Outstanding results in Textiles, Art and Photography with 100%, 90% and 95% achieving grade 4or above respectively - Languages: 84% of students achieved a grade 4or above in Spanish #### Exceptional Performance Above National Standards Again, our students' Attainment 8 score has exceeded both the local authority and national averages – a testament to the consistent high-quality education we provide and the commitment of our students and staff. #### Subject Excellence Our students have achieved outstanding results across multiple subject areas, significantly outperforming national averages: #### Outstanding Achievement at Grade 4 or above - Maths: 16.1% above national average - Art: 12.4% above national average - Spanish: 12.5% above national average - Combined Science: 9.9% above national average - Computing: 5.7% above national average - RE: 5.5% above national average - English Literature: 3.6% above national average #### Exceptional Performance at Grade 7 or above - Computing: 20.4% above national average - English Language: 2% above national average Further information about the school’s performance can be found by [clicking here](https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/134283/alder-community-high-school/secondary). #### Supporting Every Student These results reflect our commitment to providing an excellent education for all our students. Our dedicated teaching staff, supportive pastoral team, and the hard work of our students have combined to produce these impressive outcomes. #### #### Looking Forward As we celebrate these achievements, we remain committed to building on this success. Our focus continues to be on providing a broad, balanced curriculum with robust academic challenge that inspires all our students to reach their full potential. - [![Rainbow Flag Award](https://files.schudio.com/alder-community-high-school/images/partners/Untitled_design_(1).png)](https://www.rainbowflagaward.co.uk/) - ![AcSEED](https://files.schudio.com/alder-community-high-school/images/partners/Untitled_design_(2).png) - ![CPOMS Student Safe](https://files.schudio.com/alder-community-high-school/images/partners/Cpoms_student_safe.png) - ![CPOMS Staff Safe](https://files.schudio.com/alder-community-high-school/images/partners/Cpoms_staff_safe.png) - [![ParentPay](https://files.schudio.com/alder-community-high-school/images/partners/Untitled_design_(4).png)](https://www.parentpay.com/) ##### Location Mottram Old Road Gee Cross Hyde Greater Manchester SK14 5NJ ##### Contact Us 0161 368 5132 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/AlderCommunityHigh/) - [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPHzqAhyNS44u4g5Tk20eWA) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/alder-community-high-school) © Copyright 2018–2026 Alder Community High School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://alder-community-high-school.schudio.com/img/logo/dark.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)