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Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School
Forester Drive, Stalybridge, Cheshire, SK15 2DP, Tameside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.6 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
406
Capacity
446
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school serves 406 pupils aged 3-11 and demonstrates commendable performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, where it ranks in the top 63% nationally. However, only 4% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it offers a solid educational foundation within the Tameside area, though parental satisfaction and specific feedback could provide further insights.
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Last inspected: 3 July 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.0%
Asian Other2.5%
Other2.2%
White Other2.0%
Asian Pakistani2.0%
Mixed Other1.7%
Asian Indian1.7%
Black Other1.2%
Black African1.2%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Location
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53.48037, -2.05944 · SK15 2DP
School details
Local authorityTameside
RegionNorth West
URN106188
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 July 2023.
Is Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School a good school?
Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School scores 38.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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