Cheadle Hulme School vs Thorn Grove Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 729 m 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
Thorn Grove Primary School
Cheadle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
214 students
| Measure | Cheadle Hulme School Cheadle, North West | Thorn Grove Primary School Cheadle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #438 of 536 | #258 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3574 of 4,090 | #2013 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,499 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,499 | 214 |
| Free school meals | – | 16.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95.5% | 85.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| 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.thorngroveprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Thorn Grove Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.0 vs 19.6).
- •Cheadle Hulme School is the larger school with 1,499 students compared with 214.
- •Cheadle Hulme School is a independent 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 School better than Thorn Grove Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Thorn Grove Primary School ranks higher (81.0 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 Thorn Grove Primary School?
About 729 m in a straight line, between Cheadle and Cheadle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cheadle Hulme School: 1,499. Thorn Grove Primary School: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheadle Hulme School and Thorn Grove Primary School rank in North West?
Cheadle Hulme School is 438th of 536 and Thorn Grove Primary School is 258th of 2,286 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).