Bolshaw Primary School vs Handforth Grange Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.3 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
Handforth Grange Primary School
Wilmslow · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
340 students
| Measure | Bolshaw Primary School Cheadle, North West | Handforth Grange Primary School Wilmslow, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #380 of 2,286 | #298 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3192 of 15,697 | #2478 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 203 | 340 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 340 |
| Free school meals | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 107.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| 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 | Wilmslow |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bolshaw.stockport.sch.uk/ | handforthgrange.com/ |
The verdict
- •Handforth Grange Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.9 vs 73.8).
- •Handforth Grange Primary School is the larger school with 340 students compared with 203.
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 Handforth Grange Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Handforth Grange Primary School ranks higher (77.9 vs 73.8 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 Handforth Grange Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Cheadle and Wilmslow in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bolshaw Primary School: 203. Handforth Grange Primary School: 340. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bolshaw Primary School and Handforth Grange Primary School rank in North West?
Bolshaw Primary School is 380th of 2,286 and Handforth Grange Primary School is 298th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).