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Hursthead Infant School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Hursthead Infant School is a community primary school in Cheadle, Stockport , serving pupils aged 4–7, with 247 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–7

Age range

247

Pupils

270

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Hursthead Infant School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Hursthead Infant School is set by Stockport and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Stockport before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Stockport catchment area documents →

Hursthead Infant School — School Information

Full address
Kirkstead Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, SK8 7PZ
Local authority
Stockport
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–7 years
Free school meals
2.8% of pupils
DfE URN
106052

Other Primary Schools in Cheadle

If Hursthead Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Cheadle are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Hursthead Infant School

Is Hursthead Infant School oversubscribed?

Hursthead Infant School is operating close to its capacity of 270 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Hursthead Infant School?

Admission to Hursthead Infant School is managed by Stockport. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Hursthead Infant School cover?

Hursthead Infant School is a primary school in Cheadle, Stockport, serving pupils aged 4–7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Hursthead Infant School?

Hursthead Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.