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Welcome to Cheadle Hulme School

Curiosity. Compassion. Joy. Community.

As Head of CHS, what I’m most proud of is the way our pupils grow into themselves here. This is a warm, vibrant community where young people are encouraged to think deeply, aim high and discover themselves and what they’re capable of, both in and beyond the classroom.

WELCOME FROM THE HEAD

CHS was founded in 1855 by free-thinking philanthropists who believed in the power of inclusive co-education to ensure children were given the best preparation for their lives beyond school, enabling them to thrive and prosper. That founding ethos continues to shape everything we do. Today, our pupils leave us not only well-educated, but self-aware, compassionate, and ambitious for their future.

The best way to understand what makes CHS so special is to meet the pupils themselves. They are thoughtful, enthusiastic, and genuinely excited about what’s ahead. I hope you’ll come and do just that.

Mr Lee Richardson
Head

Our Purpose and Vision

Who we are

Our purpose is rooted in the belief that a great education should be grounded in intellectual curiosity, compassion and joy. Founded in 1855 to educate children in need, our heritage as The Manchester Warehousemen and Clerks’ Orphan School continues to shape who we are today.

We passionately believe that an inclusive coeducation has never been more important, where pupils celebrate differences and learn the value of respecting new and diverse ways of thinking.

Pre-School

Age 3 to 4

Junior School

Age 4 to 11

Senior School

Age 11 to 16

Sixth Form

Age 16 to 18

Upcoming Open Days

The best way to discover what CHS offers is by paying us a visit to experience the School’s unique atmosphere for yourself.

Whole School Open House

Saturday 27 September 2025

Sixth Form Options Evening

Thursday 9 October 2025

Junior School Open Afternoon

Wednesday 5 November 2025

What's going on at CHS?

Featured News

Onwards to Sixth Form! Year 11 celebrate outstanding GCSE success.

Waconians tackle social impact challenges in Next Gen Waconian event

CHS named among Top 100 most inclusive organisations

Our Inclusive Community

1522
Pupils aged 3 - 18
33
Languages spoken across our community
30
Different ethnicities

Our Beautiful Site

Heritage and Modern Combined

Set in 83 acres, our beautiful site gives every child plenty of space to work and play. Our iconic Grade II listed Main Building stands proudly, at the heart of an idyllic green-field site that provides pupils with a spacious environment in which to grow and thrive.

“School leaders have developed a co-curricular programme which enables pupils to acquire knowledge and skills that help to prepare them for life beyond school.

This is a significant strength.”

ISI Inspection 2024

Safeguarding

Inspections

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