The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 331
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 41.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Trafford
- Head
- Mrs L Bates (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
April 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Burleigh Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 0PF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmStretford High School
Secondary · 347m away
Victoria Park Junior School
Primary · 723m away
St Ann's RC Primary School
Primary · 839m away
Longford Park School
Special school · 960m away
Victoria Park Infant School
Primary · 982m away
St Teresa's RC Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Kings Road Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Stretford Grammar School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Gorse Hill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Gorse Hill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gorse Hill Primary School?
Gorse Hill Primary School currently has 331 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gorse Hill Primary School take?
Gorse Hill Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gorse Hill Primary School?
Gorse Hill Primary School is in Manchester, M32 0PF, in the Trafford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gorse Hill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Gorse Hill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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