The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
14% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 413
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 16.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Head
- Co Headteacher Emilie Lees, Nicki Costello (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Gorsemoor School, Gorsemoor Road, Heath Hayes, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 3TG
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Gorsemoor Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Gorsemoor Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gorsemoor Primary School?
Gorsemoor Primary School currently has 413 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gorsemoor Primary School take?
Gorsemoor Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gorsemoor Primary School?
Gorsemoor Primary School is in Cannock, WS12 3TG, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gorsemoor Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Gorsemoor Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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