Hursthead Junior School vs St James' Catholic High 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.
Hursthead Junior School
Cheadle · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
354 students
St James' Catholic High School
Cheadle · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
824 students
| Measure | Hursthead Junior School Cheadle, North West | St James' Catholic High School Cheadle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #208 of 2,286 | #98 of 536 |
| National rank | #1569 of 15,697 | #861 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 354 | 824 |
| Pupils on roll | 354 | 824 |
| Free school meals | 3.7% | 15.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 99.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.60 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cheadle | Cheadle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hursthead-jun.stockport.sch.uk/ | www.stjamescheadle.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hursthead Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.9 vs 73.4).
- •St James' Catholic High School is the larger school with 824 students compared with 354.
- •Hursthead Junior School is a academy school while St James' Catholic High 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 St James' Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), Hursthead Junior School ranks higher (83.9 vs 73.4 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 St James' Catholic High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Cheadle and Cheadle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hursthead Junior School: 354. St James' Catholic High School: 824. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hursthead Junior School and St James' Catholic High School rank in North West?
Hursthead Junior School is 208th of 2,286 and St James' Catholic High School is 98th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).