Hursthead Junior School

About Hursthead Junior School

Hursthead Junior School is an academy converter in Cheadle, Stockport, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 361 pupils on roll. It is part of THE KIRKSTEAD EDUCATION TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 3.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 17.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Stockport →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 7–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

361 / 360 (100%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Kirkstead Road, Cheadle, Stockport, SK8 7PZ

Phone

01614396961

Headteacher

Tracy Kendrick

Website

www.hursthead-jun.stockport.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hursthead Junior School?

Hursthead Junior School is an academy converter in Cheadle, Stockport, England, for pupils aged 7–11.

How many pupils does Hursthead Junior School have?

Hursthead Junior School has 361 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Hursthead Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

76% of pupils at Hursthead Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Hursthead Junior School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Hursthead Junior School is part of THE KIRKSTEAD EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Hursthead Junior School?

Hursthead Junior School is located at Kirkstead Road, Cheadle, Stockport, SK8 7PZ.