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Hursthead Infant School

Stockport, SK8 7PZPrimaryAges 4–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
70 1st-choice / 71 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Hursthead Infant School

Hursthead Infant School was rated Good overall in its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023, a step down from the Outstanding grade it held in its previous inspection back in 2008. The inspection report is a mixed bag: personal development was rated Outstanding, which is the highest possible mark, while the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management, and early years provision all came in at Good. That means the school is performing well across the board, but the drop in overall effectiveness is worth noting for parents who might have been expecting the same Outstanding label. With 247 pupils on roll against a capacity of 270, the school is running close to full, and the oversubscription figures tell a similar story: for the 2025/26 intake, there were 184 applications for 71 places, with 70 first-preference offers made. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 2.59, meaning nearly three families applied for every available spot.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressKirkstead Road, Cheadle, Stockport, SK8 7PZ
HeadteacherKaren Grant
Local AuthorityStockport
Number of Pupils247
Free School Meals (FSM)2.8%
School Capacity247 / 270 (91% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Dining HallSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomICT SuiteArt StudiosMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

DanceFootballCricketSwimming

Clubs & Activities

CodingArt ClubChessBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: hursthead-inf.stockport.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hursthead Infant School

Hursthead Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.