Cheadle Hulme School vs Hursthead Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheadle Hulme School
Cheadle · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
1,499 students
Hursthead Infant School
Cheadle · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
244 students
| Measure | Cheadle Hulme School Cheadle, North West | Hursthead Infant School Cheadle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #438 of 536 | #5 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3574 of 4,090 | #73 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 1,499 | 244 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,499 | 244 |
| Free school meals | – | 2.9% |
| Capacity filled | 95.5% | 90.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 16.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.04 | – |
| A level points per entry | 41.8 | – |
| town | Cheadle | Cheadle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | – | www.hursthead-inf.stockport.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hursthead Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.4 vs 19.6).
- •Cheadle Hulme School is the larger school with 1,499 students compared with 244.
- •Cheadle Hulme School is a independent school while Hursthead Infant 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 School better than Hursthead Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Hursthead Infant School ranks higher (98.4 vs 19.6 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 School and Hursthead Infant School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Cheadle and Cheadle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cheadle Hulme School: 1,499. Hursthead Infant School: 244. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheadle Hulme School and Hursthead Infant School rank in North West?
Cheadle Hulme School is 438th of 536 and Hursthead Infant School is 5th of 2,286 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).