Lum Head Primary School vs Peel Hall Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 889 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lum Head Primary School
Cheadle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
210 students
Peel Hall Primary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
163 students
| Measure | Lum Head Primary School Cheadle, North West | Peel Hall Primary Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 5 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #344 of 2,286 | #2264 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2881 of 15,697 | #15613 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 210 | 163 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 163 |
| Free school meals | 16% | 65% |
| Capacity filled | 72.2% | 69.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 31% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 0% |
| 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 | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.lumhead.stockport.sch.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Lum Head Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.6 vs 4.7).
- •Lum Head Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 31%).
- •Lum Head Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Lum Head Primary School is the larger school with 210 students compared with 163.
- •Lum Head Primary School is a local authority school while Peel Hall Primary Academy is a academy 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 Lum Head Primary School better than Peel Hall Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lum Head Primary School ranks higher (75.6 vs 4.7 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 Lum Head Primary School and Peel Hall Primary Academy?
About 889 m in a straight line, between Cheadle and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lum Head Primary School: 210. Peel Hall Primary Academy: 163. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lum Head Primary School and Peel Hall Primary Academy rank in North West?
Lum Head Primary School is 344th of 2,286 and Peel Hall Primary Academy is 2264th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).