The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
2% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 361
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 2.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Stockport
- Trust
- THE KIRKSTEAD EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Tracy Kendrick (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Kirkstead Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 7PZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHursthead Infant School
Primary · Very close
Cheadle Hulme High School
Secondary · 466m away
Thorn Grove Primary School
Primary · 746m away
Moss Hey Primary School
Primary · 774m away
Valley School
Special school · 774m away
Cheadle Hulme School
Independent · 1.1km away
St James' Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Pownall Green Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Hursthead Junior School a selective school?
No. Hursthead Junior School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Hursthead Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Hursthead Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hursthead Junior School?
Hursthead Junior School currently has 361 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hursthead Junior School take?
Hursthead Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hursthead Junior School?
Hursthead Junior School is in Cheadle, SK8 7PZ, in the Stockport local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hursthead Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Hursthead Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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