Students at Cheadle Hulme High School are celebrating another exceptional set of GCSE results today, with 2026 marking the school’s best ever outcomes for the fourth consecutive year.
An impressive 76% of students achieved grade 5 or above in both English and Maths, while 41% of all GCSE grades were awarded at grade 7 or above. Students achieved an outstanding average grade of 6 across all subjects, reflecting the school’s continued commitment to academic excellence and high aspirations for every young person.
The school is particularly proud of its highest-achieving students, with 11 students securing all grade 8s and 9s across their subjects. Three students achieved the top grade of 9 in eight subjects, an exceptional accomplishment reflecting years of dedication and hard work.
The achievements of the school’s Year 9 cohort were equally impressive. Students sitting GCSE examinations in French, German and Spanish continued Cheadle Hulme High School’s long-standing tradition of excellence in modern foreign languages, with 81% of grades awarded at grade 5 or above and 54% achieving grade 7 or above.
The results follow last week’s record-breaking A Level outcomes, which saw students achieve the Sixth Form’s best-ever results for the fourth consecutive year, with 58% of grades awarded at A or A* and 82% at grade B or above.
Dave Brown, Headteacher at Cheadle Hulme High School, said:
“We are absolutely delighted with this year’s GCSE results. To achieve our best-ever outcomes for the fourth year running is a truly remarkable achievement and one that reflects the talent, resilience and ambition of our students. These results are the culmination of years of hard work and dedication, supported every step of the way by our exceptional staff and families. We are incredibly proud of everything our students have accomplished and are excited to see many of them continue their journey with us in the Sixth Form. We wish all of our students every success as they take their next steps towards bright and ambitious futures.”
Linda Magrath OBE, CEO of the Laurus Trust, said:
“I am immensely proud of what our students have achieved today. These outstanding GCSE results, alongside the exceptional A Level outcomes celebrated last week, represent the best results ever achieved by both Cheadle Hulme High School and its Sixth Form. To see the school reach these new heights in my final year before retirement is incredibly special and a source of enormous pride.
Since the founding of the Laurus Trust, our mission has been to ensure that every young person receives an excellent education and is empowered to fulfil their potential. These results are a testament not only to the hard work of our students, but also to the unwavering commitment of our staff and the support of families. I offer my heartfelt congratulations to everyone involved in this remarkable success story.”