Hursthead Junior School vs St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 5.7 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 Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Stockport · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
355 students
| Measure | Hursthead Junior School Cheadle, North West | St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Stockport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #208 of 2,286 | #263 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1569 of 15,697 | #2055 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 354 | 355 |
| Pupils on roll | 354 | 355 |
| Free school meals | 3.7% | 10.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 84.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| 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/ | stwinifredsrcps.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hursthead Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.9 vs 80.7).
- •St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 355 students compared with 354.
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 Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hursthead Junior School ranks higher (83.9 vs 80.7 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 Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Cheadle and Stockport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hursthead Junior School: 354. St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 355. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hursthead Junior School and St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Hursthead Junior School is 208th of 2,286 and St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 263rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).