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Cheshire East Private schools

Alderley Edge School for Girls

Wilmslow Road, Alderley Edge, SK9 7QE

Alderley Edge School for Girls is a private secondary-stage school in Alderley Edge, Cheshire, with a published age range of 2-18.

Private school Girls Ages 2-18 Sixth form No boarders
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
2-18
ISI ?
Standards met
Boarding ?
No boarders
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Girls only
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
2-18
Boarding ?
No boarders
Route check
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
ISI ?
Standards met

Overview

"Bright, Balanced and Bold" captures the former character of Alderley Edge School for Girls. Before closure, girls moved from nursery to Sixth Form through a day-school model combining academic ambition, personal growth, independent thinking, forest school, sport and more than 40 extra-curricular clubs. This is a historical portrait, not a current admissions destination.

The Senior School curriculum ranged from English, mathematics, science, history and modern languages to computer science, design technology, drama, music, food and nutrition, religious studies and sport. Sixth Form students could choose from more than 20 A-levels and the AQA Extended Project Qualification, supported by small classes and guidance for university, competitive courses and apprenticeships.

Several entry points structured the former all-through journey. Selective 11+ assessment combined mathematics, English and verbal reasoning with a school reference, the latest report and an interview; Years 8 to 11 used mathematics, English and creative writing. Early-years, Reception and Sixth Form entry also formed part of the old pathway.

Closure was announced in June 2026 for the end of the 2025/26 academic year. The school is closed to pupils for the summer, and from 1 September 2026 remaining staff are limited to essential closure work plus general, examination-results and financial enquiries. Its academic and pastoral offer now belongs to a completed chapter.

Key points
Assessment route
Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
Places and demand
Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
Catchment
Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
Results
100% grade 5+ in English and maths and 68.1 Attainment 8
Sixth form
Sixth form available with 16.7% AAB or better.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Cheshire East and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for Alderley Edge School for Girls, Cheshire East, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
68.1
Grade 5+ English and maths
100%
EBacc APS
5.72
EBacc entry
22.9%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Cheshire East and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for Alderley Edge School for Girls, Cheshire East, and England. 80 66.7 53.3 40 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25

School details
Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Girls only
Age range
2-18
Headteacher
Mrs Caroline Wood
Pupil roll
332 pupils
Sixth form
Yes

Location and contact

Address

Address
Wilmslow Road, Alderley Edge, Cheshire
Postcode
SK9 7QE
Area
Cheshire East

School leadership

Headteacher
Mrs Caroline Wood

School contact

School phone
01625583028

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions phone
01625583028
Open in Map Open school website

Admissions
Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
2-18
Gender
Girls only
Boarding
No boarders
Day fees
£6,487 including VAT per term for Years 7-11 and Sixth Form
Scholarships and bursaries
Scholarships and bursaries
Entrance details
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
Admissions note
Year 7 entry uses an entrance examination; the current-school reference is requested as part of the admissions process.

Year 7 entry uses an entrance examination; the current-school reference is requested as part of the admissions process.

Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.

Oversubscription and eligibility

Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.

Exam and test format

Entrance route and assessment

Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.

Assessment route
Apply direct to school
Papers and stages
2 stages
Format
Mixed format

Papers and rounds

  1. Round 1

    English, Maths, Verbal reasoning

    11+ entrance examination

    The 11+ examination day includes an English paper, a Maths paper and a verbal-reasoning paper identified by the school as GL Assessment.

  2. Round 2

    Interview

    11+ interview

    All pupils applying for Year 7 are interviewed by the Headmistress, Senior Leadership Team or Year 7 Team.

Published assessment components

English, Maths, Verbal reasoning and Interview are listed across the school's published assessment routes.

Published

  • English

  • Maths

  • Verbal reasoning

    The 11+ examination day includes an English paper, a Maths paper and a verbal-reasoning paper identified by the school as GL Assessment.

  • Interview

    All pupils applying for Year 7 are interviewed by the Headmistress, Senior Leadership Team or Year 7 Team.

Application

How to apply

  1. 1

    Complete the 11+ registration form

    Register directly with the school for Year 7 entry using the online 11+ registration form before the published deadline.

    Register for 11+
  2. 2

    Sit the entrance examination

    Registered candidates follow the school's Year 7 entrance examination process.

    Check 11+ process

Results

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?
68.1 Attainment 8
GCSE results
100% grade 4+ in English and maths
Grade 5+ English and maths ?
100% grade 5+ in English and maths
EBacc average point score ?
5.72 EBacc APS
A-level results
16.7% AAB or better
A-level average points
36.21 A-level points per entry

Inspection
View report
Standards met

Latest inspection: 12 November 2024

Leadership, management and governance
Standards met
Quality of education, training and recreation
Standards met
Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
Standards met
Social and economic education and contribution to society
Standards met
Safeguarding
Standards met

Quick summary

  • Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2024 records an inspection beginning 12 November 2024. The report says the relevant standards were met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Alderley Edge School for Girls handle admissions?

Alderley Edge School for Girls handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to Alderley Edge School for Girls?

1. Complete the 11+ registration form: Register directly with the school for Year 7 entry using the online 11+ registration form before the published deadline. 2. Sit the entrance examination: Registered candidates follow the school's Year 7 entrance examination process.

When are the key dates for Alderley Edge School for Girls?

Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Alderley Edge School for Girls?

Alderley Edge School for Girls is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 12 November 2024.