Bolshaw Primary School vs North West Hospital School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.5 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
North West Hospital School
Cheadle · Independent secondary · Ages 13–18
9 students
| Measure | Bolshaw Primary School Cheadle, North West | North West Hospital School Cheadle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #380 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #3192 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 13–18 |
| Students | 203 | 9 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 9 |
| Free school meals | 12.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 15% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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/ | – |
The verdict
- •Bolshaw Primary School is the larger school with 203 students compared with 9.
- •Bolshaw Primary School is a academy school while North West Hospital School is a independent 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 North West Hospital School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bolshaw Primary School and North West Hospital School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Cheadle and Cheadle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bolshaw Primary School: 203. North West Hospital School: 9. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bolshaw Primary School and North West Hospital School rank in North West?
Bolshaw Primary School is 380th of 2,286 and North West Hospital School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).