# Alder Community High School — Hyde, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.3/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mrs M Critchlow

## Contact

- **Address:** Mottram Old Road, Gee Cross, Hyde, Cheshire
- **Phone:** 0161 368 5132
- **Website:** http://www.aldercommunityhighschool.org.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/hyde/alder-community-high-school-11296

## About

Alder Community High School is a community school that aims to provide a happy, safe, supportive, yet challenging learning environment for all students. Our vision is to be outstanding in all we do, and we encourage our students to live by our values of altruism, leadership, diversity, excellence, and resilience. We want our students to leave Alder as well-rounded human beings, work/college ready and able to take their place in society.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Apr 2024
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Apr 2024
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Requires Improvement — Apr 2024
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Apr 2024
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Requires Improvement — Apr 2024

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Outstanding School Experience: Alder Community High School has exceeded our expectations. The facilities are modern and the staff are dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive environment. The We Are ALDER values are evident in everything they do, from the way they encourage students to be their best selves to the opportunities they provide for them to develop their skills and talents. My child is thriving here and I couldn't be prouder. *(Jun 2022)*
- **3/5** — Mixed Feelings: We've been pleased with some aspects of Alder Community High School, such as the extracurricular activities and the support for students with special needs. However, we've also experienced some difficulties with communication and consistency. Overall, we think the school has potential, but it needs to work on a few areas to meet our expectations. *(Mar 2022)*
- **5/5** — Great Experience for My Child: We were really impressed with Alder Community High School when our child was a student. The teachers were knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and the curriculum was engaging and challenging. The school also did a great job of supporting our child's personal growth and well-being. I would highly recommend Alder to any parents looking for a positive and supportive environment for their child. *(Sep 2021)*

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