Cheadle Hulme School vs Hursthead Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 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 Junior School
Cheadle · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
354 students
| Measure | Cheadle Hulme School Cheadle, North West | Hursthead Junior School Cheadle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #438 of 536 | #208 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3574 of 4,090 | #1569 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,499 | 354 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,499 | 354 |
| Free school meals | – | 3.7% |
| Capacity filled | 95.5% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| 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-jun.stockport.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hursthead Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.9 vs 19.6).
- •Cheadle Hulme School is the larger school with 1,499 students compared with 354.
- •Cheadle Hulme School is a independent school while Hursthead Junior School is a academy 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 Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Hursthead Junior School ranks higher (83.9 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 Junior School?
About 1.1 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 Junior School: 354. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheadle Hulme School and Hursthead Junior School rank in North West?
Cheadle Hulme School is 438th of 536 and Hursthead Junior School is 208th of 2,286 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).