Lum Head Primary School vs The Kingsway School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 615 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
The Kingsway School
Cheadle · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,260 students
| Measure | Lum Head Primary School Cheadle, North West | The Kingsway School Cheadle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #344 of 2,286 | #176 of 536 |
| National rank | #2881 of 15,697 | #1498 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 210 | 1,260 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 1,260 |
| Free school meals | 16% | 24.9% |
| Capacity filled | 72.2% | 80.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.16 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cheadle | Cheadle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.lumhead.stockport.sch.uk/ | www.kingsway.stockport.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Lum Head Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.6 vs 59.8).
- •The Kingsway School is the larger school with 1,260 students compared with 210.
- •Lum Head Primary School is a local authority school while The Kingsway School 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 The Kingsway School?
On the Success Index (England), Lum Head Primary School ranks higher (75.6 vs 59.8 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 The Kingsway School?
About 615 m in a straight line, between Cheadle and Cheadle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lum Head Primary School: 210. The Kingsway School: 1,260. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lum Head Primary School and The Kingsway School rank in North West?
Lum Head Primary School is 344th of 2,286 and The Kingsway School is 176th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).