Hursthead Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Kirkstead Road Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Cheshire SK8 7PZ |
| Reference Number | 106052 |
Hursthead Infant School demonstrates overall good performance with notable strengths in personal development, which is rated as outstanding. The school has a strong focus on academic achievement and prioritizes the well-being and wider development of its pupils. Students typically achieve well throughout the curriculum, and parents and staff report positively on the supportive and caring environment that the school fosters, making it feel like a family. This is the school's first inspection in 15 years since it was last rated outstanding, and there have been changes in the school community since that time, particularly after being exempted from routine inspections until November 2020.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 247 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.28%
Girls: 43.72% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 2.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 20.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49 | 36 | 85 |
| 2 | 49 | 36 | 85 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 75.3% |
| Chinese | 5.7% |
| White & Asian | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% |
| Indian | 2.8% |
| White, Other | 1.6% |
| Irish | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 13 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jun 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations for pupils' academic achievement.
- Strong understanding of pupils' emotions and well-being.
- Well-structured curriculum that prepares pupils for key stage 2.
- Supportive environment where staff care about students.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Strong emphasis on mental and physical well-being.
- Consistent and fair application of behaviour policy.
- Opportunities for pupils to take on roles of responsibility.
Areas for Improvement
- In a few subjects, teachers lack clarity on essential knowledge needed for subsequent learning.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 44 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 23 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 2 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Hursthead Junior School
Kirkstead Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 7PZ |
0.06 miles |
|
Valley School
Whitehaven Road, Bramhall, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 1EN |
0.42 miles |
|
Moss Hey Primary School
Eskdale Avenue, Bramhall, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 1DS |
0.42 miles |
|
Thorn Grove Primary School
Woodstock Avenue, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 7LD |
0.46 miles |
|
Pownall Green Primary School
Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 2EB |
0.86 miles |
|
Greenbank Preparatory School
Heathbank Road, Cheadle, SK8 6HU |
0.91 miles |
|
Lane End Primary School
Ramillies Avenue, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, Cheshire, SK8 7AL |
1.02 miles |
|
Queensgate Primary School
Albany Road, Bramhall, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 1NE |
1.06 miles |
|
Ladybrook Primary School
Gleneagles Close, Seal Road, Bramhall, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 2LT |
1.21 miles |
|
Bradshaw Hall Primary School
Vernon Close, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 6AN |
1.27 miles |
|
Nevill Road Infant School
Nevill Road, Bramhall, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 3ET |
1.34 miles |
|
Nevill Road Junior School
Nevill Road, Bramhall, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 3ET |
1.37 miles |
|
St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Hall Road, Handforth, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 3AE |
1.51 miles |
|
Oak Tree Primary School
Queens Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Stockport, Cheshire, SK8 5HH |
1.52 miles |
|
Cheadle Catholic Infant School
Conway Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 6DB |
1.54 miles |
|
Cheadle Catholic Junior School
Conway Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 6DB |
1.54 miles |
|
Outwood Primary School
Outwood Road, Heald Green, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 3ND |
1.59 miles |
|
Cheadle Hulme Primary School
Cheadle Road, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, SK8 5GB |
1.65 miles |
|
Oakgrove School
Matlock Road, Heald Green, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 3BU |
1.67 miles |
|
Etchells Primary School
East Avenue, Heald Green, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 3DL |
1.74 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Cheadle Hulme High School
Woods Lane, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 7JY |
0.32 miles |
|
St James' Catholic High School
St James Way, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 6PZ |
0.74 miles |
|
Cheadle Hulme School
Claremont Road, Cheadle, SK8 6EF |
0.74 miles |
|
Bramhall High School
Seal Road, Bramhall, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 2JT |
1.22 miles |
|
Willow House School
120 Stanley Road, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester, SK8 6RF |
1.33 miles |
|
Royal School, Manchester
Stanley Road, Cheadle Hulme, STOCKPORT, Cheshire, SK8 6RQ |
1.37 miles |
|
Pear Tree Specialist Support High School
Worcester Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK8 5NW |
1.67 miles |
|
Laurus Cheadle Hulme
Cheadle Road, Cheadle, SK8 5GB |
1.68 miles |
|
North West Hospital School
100 Wilmslow Road, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 3DG |
1.93 miles |
|
Hazel Grove High School
Jacksons Lane, Hazel Grove, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 5JX |
1.98 miles |
|
Inscape House School
Together Trust Campus, Schools Hill, Cheadle, Stockport, Cheshire, SK8 1JE |
2 miles |
|
Aurora Summerfields School
Village Way, Wilmslow, SK9 2GH |
2.27 miles |
|
Stockport Grammar School
Buxton Road, Stockport, SK2 7AF |
2.52 miles |
|
Hulme Hall Grammar School
Beech Avenue, Stockport, SK3 8HA |
2.56 miles |
|
The Kingsway School
Foxland Road, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 4QX |
2.6 miles |
|
Stockport Academy
Heathbank Road, Cheadle Heath, Stockport, Cheshire, SK3 0UP |
2.67 miles |
|
Stockport School
Mile End Lane, Stockport, Cheshire, SK2 6BW |
2.69 miles |
|
Aquinas College
Nangreave Road, Stockport, Cheshire, SK2 6TH |
2.8 miles |
|
Poynton High School
Yew Tree Lane, Poynton, Stockport, Cheshire, SK12 1PU |
3.08 miles |
|
Brinksway School
Yew Street, Stockport, SK4 2HG |
3.15 miles |