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Gorsefield Primary School
Robertson Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 4DW, Bury
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.2 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
336
Capacity
432
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive KS2 results, this primary school boasts an 88% expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 4% nationally. The school also achieves a 37% higher standard, indicating a strong capacity for academic excellence. Parents can feel confident in the school's performance, as it outperforms 88% of schools according to the LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 10 January 2018Older 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%. | 88% | Top 4% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 37% | Top 1% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British52.1%
Black African12.8%
Asian Pakistani11.6%
Other5.7%
White Other5.1%
Asian Other4.5%
Mixed Other3.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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53.56567, -2.33001 · M26 4DW
School details
Local authorityBury
RegionNorth West
URN141673
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.gorsefieldprimary.school
Frequently asked questions
What is Gorsefield Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Gorsefield Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 January 2018.
Is Gorsefield Primary School a good school?
Gorsefield Primary School scores 88.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% 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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