The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
44%
-18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 210
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Herefordshire, County of
- Head
- Mr Simon Manning (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
November 2017 | Short Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Gorsley, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7SE
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Gorsley Goffs Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Gorsley Goffs Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gorsley Goffs Primary School?
Gorsley Goffs Primary School currently has 210 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gorsley Goffs Primary School take?
Gorsley Goffs Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gorsley Goffs Primary School?
Gorsley Goffs Primary School is in Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7SE, in the Herefordshire, County of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gorsley Goffs Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Gorsley Goffs Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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