Hursthead Junior School

A good academy converter school in Stockport. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Hursthead Junior School.

Cheadle, SK87PZ Ofsted: Good Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
62.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 73.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
54.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 9.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
6 December 2017
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Kirkstead Road
Cheadle Hulme
Cheadle, SK87PZ
Phone
1614396961
Website
hursthead-jun.stockport.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140925
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Kirkstead Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, SK8 7PZ
Website
www.hursthead-jun.stockport.sch.uk/
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE KIRKSTEAD EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
360 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
361
Free School Meals
2.8% (10 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.8% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.5%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
3.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
73.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
9.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
73.0 (+14.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
3.3 (14.2 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.5 (3.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 108.0
2023 108.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
72
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
361 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Responsibility Enthusiasm Aspiration Leadership Learning Super Powers United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher welcomes visitors and explains the school ethos based on REAL wheel values (Responsibility, Enthusiasm, Aspiration and Leadership), Learning Super Powers and the UNCRC, highlighting the range of experiences such as clubs, performances, sport, Forest Schools, educational visits and residentials, and inviting contact for further information.

Facilities

Elm Cottage Forest Schools

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum Intent describes an engaging, exciting, ambitious and progressive curriculum threaded with REAL wheel values, Learning Super Powers and the UNCRC. Curriculum Subjects Times Tables presentation Year Group Overviews (Year 3-6)

Admissions Criteria

As an academy, Hursthead Junior School is its own Admissions Authority. However, all admissions are managed through the Local Authority and requests for places should be made through them. If this school is your first choice but we are unable to offer your child a place, you have the right to appeal to an Independent Appeals Committee.

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