Schools in Hyde
Formed in 1974 as part of Greater Manchester, Hyde is a mid-sized town in Tameside with roots stretching back to the historic county of Cheshire. The town's industrial past shaped its nineteenth-century terraced streets and mill heritage, still visible alongside twentieth-century suburban estates. Around 36,000 people live across the built-up area today.
Godley and Gee Cross are among the most sought-after neighbourhoods for secondary school catchments, drawing families competing for places, while Broadbottom, Newton, and Hyde's central streets provide additional residential options. Services on the Hope Valley Line link the town to Manchester and Sheffield, regional employment and educational hubs just minutes away.
16
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3
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3
Special
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Area Performance
Hyde schools rank in the top 61% of England
Across 19 primary and secondary schools, state and independent. The average Find My School Inspection Score is 7.01/10, -0.35 vs England.
Find My School Inspection Band
5% Elite
Distribution across all Hyde schools
Hyde vs England distribution
National Rank
Top 61%
Across all ranked Hyde schools
Primary schools: 16 schools (state + independent)
top 56% of 14,825
top 56% of 14,825
Secondary schools: 3 schools (state + independent)
top 91% of 3,810
top 91% of 3,810
Top 3 Primary Schools
2026
Hyde town
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School profiles in Hyde
Browse 12 local profile links across primary schools in hyde town and secondary schools in hyde town. Each profile brings together admissions context, performance data, inspection history and school details in one place.
Primary schools in Hyde town
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Secondary schools in Hyde town
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