Cheadle Hulme High School vs Thorn Grove Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 407 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheadle Hulme High School
Cheadle · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,690 students
Thorn Grove Primary School
Cheadle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
214 students
| Measure | Cheadle Hulme High School Cheadle, North West | Thorn Grove Primary School Cheadle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 5% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #23 of 536 | #258 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #205 of 4,090 | #2013 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,690 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,690 | 214 |
| Free school meals | 10.9% | 16.3% |
| Capacity filled | 102.4% | 85.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 60.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 75% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 88.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.74 | – |
| A level points per entry | 44.1 | – |
| town | Cheadle | Cheadle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.chhs.org.uk | www.thorngroveprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cheadle Hulme High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.3 vs 81.0).
- •Cheadle Hulme High School is the larger school with 1,690 students compared with 214.
- •Cheadle Hulme High School is a academy school while Thorn Grove 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 Cheadle Hulme High School better than Thorn Grove Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cheadle Hulme High School ranks higher (92.3 vs 81.0 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 Cheadle Hulme High School and Thorn Grove Primary School?
About 407 m in a straight line, between Cheadle and Cheadle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cheadle Hulme High School: 1,690. Thorn Grove Primary School: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheadle Hulme High School and Thorn Grove Primary School rank in North West?
Cheadle Hulme High School is 23rd of 536 and Thorn Grove Primary School is 258th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).