Hursthead Junior School
Cheadle, SK8 7PZ · Stockport · primary school
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17th of 70 primary schools in Stockport we can score, 85 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 1,942 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.7/10 among them, against 8.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hursthead Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 14.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.7 out of 10 among them, against 8.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 354 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in the coming years?
What Ofsted said about Hursthead Junior School
Overview
Hursthead Junior School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy attending and benefit from high expectations set by staff. Leaders have established a well-crafted curriculum and effective support systems, ensuring that pupils achieve well and feel safe within a nurturing environment.
Strengths
- Pupils have "excellent relationships" with staff and peers, with leaders addressing bullying instantly and preventing unpleasant behaviour.
- Teachers follow the curriculum carefully, using effective questioning to check knowledge before moving on to new content.
- An "effective phonics curriculum" supports early reading, helping pupils catch up and develop a "love of reading for pleasure."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive "highly effective support," with barriers to learning removed so they can access the same curriculum as others.
- Leaders provide diverse opportunities for personal development, such as sports leadership and mental health champion roles, fostering confidence and a strong sense of achievement.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not make it clear what essential knowledge pupils should learn, leading to pupils recalling activities rather than key subject-specific knowledge. Leaders should refine curriculum design to ensure pupils have a better understanding of what they are learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with clear systems to identify at-risk pupils, comprehensive staff training, and early support to prevent issues from escalating.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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