Hursthead Infant School

URN: 106052 • Cheadle SK8 7PZ

Overview

Name
Hursthead Infant School
URN
106052
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Karen Grant (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01614392238
Website
Visit
Address
Kirkstead Road, Cheadle SK8 7PZ

Summary

Hursthead Infant School is a community primary school located in Cheadle, Stockport, catering to 247 pupils with a capacity of 270. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing and family-oriented environment, where each child is viewed as an individual and encouraged to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. Hursthead has been recognised for its outstanding achievements in reading and is rated as Outstanding in Personal Development by Ofsted.

The curriculum emphasizes a well-rounded education, with strong focus on music, art, and sport, alongside core subjects like reading, writing, and maths. The school's end-of-Key Stage 1 results often exceed national averages, reflecting its dedication to high educational standards.

Hursthead values collaboration with parents and the wider community, ensuring that children are supported in their learning journeys. The school invites prospective parents to schedule tours to experience the environment firsthand, with applications for Reception admission closing on 15 January 2026.

Key details

LA
Stockport
Age range
4 - 7
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
270
Pupils
247
Boys
139
Girls
108
FSM %
2.80
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-11-16
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cheshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 247 139 108 270 2.80
2024-09-11 259 148 111 270 2.30
2023-09-11 270 140 130 270 1.50
2022-09-11 270 140 130 270 1.50
2021-09-11 270 143 127 270 1.50
2020-09-11 271 150 121 270 1.10

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