Alder Community High School Catchment Area
Alder Community High School is a community secondary school in Hyde, Tameside , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 924 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
924
Pupils
900
Capacity
103%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Alder Community High School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Alder Community High School are allocated by Tameside using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Tameside before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
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- Full address
- Mottram Old Road, Gee Cross, Hyde, SK14 5NJ
- Local authority
- Tameside
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 28.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 134283
Other Secondary Schools in Hyde
If Alder Community High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Hyde are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Alder Community High School
Is Alder Community High School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Alder Community High School currently has 924 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 900 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Alder Community High School? ▾
Admission to Alder Community High School is managed by Tameside. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Alder Community High School cover? ▾
Alder Community High School is a secondary school in Hyde, Tameside, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Alder Community High School? ▾
Alder Community High School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.