Bolshaw Primary School vs Etchells Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bolshaw Primary School
Cheadle · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
Etchells Primary School
Cheadle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
397 students
| Measure | Bolshaw Primary School Cheadle, North West | Etchells Primary School Cheadle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #380 of 2,286 | #1149 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3192 of 15,697 | #9093 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 203 | 397 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 397 |
| Free school meals | 12.3% | 21% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 84.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cheadle | Cheadle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bolshaw.stockport.sch.uk/ | www.etchells.stockport.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bolshaw Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.8 vs 44.9).
- •Etchells Primary School is the larger school with 397 students compared with 203.
- •Bolshaw Primary School is a academy school while Etchells Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bolshaw Primary School better than Etchells Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bolshaw Primary School ranks higher (73.8 vs 44.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bolshaw Primary School and Etchells Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Cheadle and Cheadle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bolshaw Primary School: 203. Etchells Primary School: 397. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bolshaw Primary School and Etchells Primary School rank in North West?
Bolshaw Primary School is 380th of 2,286 and Etchells Primary School is 1149th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).