The short version
Above-average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 88% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 56% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
88%
+26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
37%
+29.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
18% 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 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 336
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 56.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bury
- Trust
- FORWARD AS ONE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Ruth Onyekaba (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Robertson Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 4DW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · Very close
Star Radcliffe Academy
Secondary · 520m away
Millwood Primary Special School
Special school · 671m away
Cams Lane Primary School
Primary · 837m away
Wesley Methodist Primary School
Primary · 887m away
Radcliffe Primary School
Primary · 976m away
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe
Primary · 1.0km away
Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Gorsefield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Gorsefield Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gorsefield Primary School?
Gorsefield Primary School currently has 336 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gorsefield Primary School take?
Gorsefield Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gorsefield Primary School?
Gorsefield Primary School is in Manchester, M26 4DW, in the Bury local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gorsefield Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Gorsefield Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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