Longdendale High School

Longdendale High School is a forward thinking and popular comprehensive 11-16 academy set at the edge of the Peak District on the border of Tameside and Derbyshire. We have a current intake of 830 students with cohorts typically above the national average in terms of prior attainment.

The school has improved rapidly over the past three years which was recognised by Ofsted in its latest inspection in February 2023. Student outcomes have improved and continue to improve, with personal development and behaviour rated good by Ofsted. Students are provided with excellent opportunities in all areas of the curriculum and follow an ambitious curriculum, which is broad and balanced, and supports future progression routes. As a result, the EBacc entry profile is above the national average. Alongside this, students can choose to study a range of vocational and practical and creative subjects, and these subjects perform consistently above national averages.

In February 2020, Longdendale High School was designated as a National Flagship School for Inclusion, having held the Inclusion Quality Mark, Centre of Excellence for the previous four years.

This was re-validated in 2023 and is a reflection of the exceptional support, care and guidance our students are provided with to remove barriers to learning and to achieve success in all areas of school life throughout their educational journey with us. In recognition of the collaborative approach with families to support students, Longdendale has also held the Leading Parent Partnership Award for the past four years.