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Longdendale High School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Longdendale High School is a academy converter secondary school in Hyde, Tameside , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 784 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11–16

Age range

784

Pupils

900

Capacity

87%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Longdendale High School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Longdendale High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Tameside. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

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.

Find Tameside catchment area documents →

Longdendale High School — School Information

Full address
Spring Street, Hyde, SK14 8LW
Local authority
Tameside
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Free school meals
34.2% of pupils
DfE URN
148431

Other Secondary Schools in Hyde

If Longdendale High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Hyde are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Longdendale High School

Is Longdendale High School oversubscribed?

Longdendale High School has a capacity of 900 places and currently has 784 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Tameside.

What is the admissions policy for Longdendale High School?

Admission to Longdendale 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 Longdendale High School cover?

Longdendale 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 Longdendale High School?

Longdendale High School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.