Hursthead Junior School vs Thorn Grove Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 746 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
Thorn Grove Primary School
Cheadle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
214 students
| Measure | Hursthead Junior School Cheadle, North West | Thorn Grove Primary School Cheadle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #208 of 2,286 | #258 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1569 of 15,697 | #2013 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 354 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 354 | 214 |
| Free school meals | 3.7% | 16.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 85.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 17% |
| 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 | Cheadle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hursthead-jun.stockport.sch.uk/ | www.thorngroveprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hursthead Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.9 vs 81.0).
- •Thorn Grove Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 76%).
- •Thorn Grove Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 14%).
- •Hursthead Junior School is the larger school with 354 students compared with 214.
- •Hursthead Junior School is a academy 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 Hursthead Junior School better than Thorn Grove Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hursthead Junior School ranks higher (83.9 vs 81.0 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 Thorn Grove Primary School?
About 746 m in a straight line, between Cheadle and Cheadle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hursthead Junior School: 354. Thorn Grove Primary School: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hursthead Junior School and Thorn Grove Primary School rank in North West?
Hursthead Junior School is 208th of 2,286 and Thorn Grove Primary School is 258th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).