Hursthead Junior School vs Moss Hey Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 774 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hursthead Junior School
Cheadle · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
354 students
Moss Hey Primary School
Stockport · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
186 students
| Measure | Hursthead Junior School Cheadle, North West | Moss Hey Primary School Stockport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #208 of 2,286 | #142 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1569 of 15,697 | #1078 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 354 | 186 |
| Pupils on roll | 354 | 186 |
| Free school meals | 3.7% | 3.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 13% |
| 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 | Stockport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hursthead-jun.stockport.sch.uk/ | www.mosshey-primary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Moss Hey Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.7 vs 83.9).
- •Moss Hey Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 76%).
- •Hursthead Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 13%).
- •Hursthead Junior School is the larger school with 354 students compared with 186.
- •Hursthead Junior School is a academy school while Moss Hey 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 Hursthead Junior School better than Moss Hey Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Moss Hey Primary School ranks higher (87.7 vs 83.9 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 Hursthead Junior School and Moss Hey Primary School?
About 774 m in a straight line, between Cheadle and Stockport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hursthead Junior School: 354. Moss Hey Primary School: 186. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hursthead Junior School and Moss Hey Primary School rank in North West?
Hursthead Junior School is 208th of 2,286 and Moss Hey Primary School is 142nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).