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Gorsewood Primary School
Gorsewood Road, Murdishaw, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 6ES, Halton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.2 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
175
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 56% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at the end of Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 72% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects. The school serves a community of 175 pupils, and while the LocaleIQ score indicates it is better than 22% of schools, parents may want to consider the overall performance and support available for students aiming to reach higher academic levels.
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Last inspected: 24 April 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.9%
Mixed Other4.6%
White Other3.4%
Other0.6%
Location
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53.32399, -2.66210 · WA7 6ES
School details
Local authorityHalton
RegionNorth West
URN111176
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.gorsewood.halton.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Gorsewood Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Gorsewood Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 April 2014.
Is Gorsewood Primary School a good school?
Gorsewood Primary School scores 22.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% 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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