The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 406
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 23%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Head
- Miss Alexandra Flood (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Forester Drive, Stalybridge, Cheshire, SK15 2DP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTrinity School
Independent · Very close
St. Peter's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 354m away
Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.0km away
St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield
Primary · 1.0km away
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge
Primary · 1.1km away
Cromwell High School
Special school · 1.4km away
Rayner Stephens High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
All Saints Catholic College
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School?
Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School currently has 406 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School take?
Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School?
Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School is in Stalybridge, SK15 2DP, in the Tameside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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