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Gorton Primary School
Mount Road, Gorton, Manchester, M18 7GR, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.8 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
431
Capacity
472
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance in key areas, particularly with 41% of students achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 92% nationally. While the overall LocaleIQ score suggests room for improvement, parent satisfaction appears positive, which can be a valuable indicator of the school's community engagement.
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Last inspected: 17 January 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%. | 41% | Bottom 8% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani41.3%
Black African10.4%
White British9.7%
Other9.3%
Mixed Other5.1%
Asian Bangladeshi4.2%
Asian Other3.0%
Black Other3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Mixed W+B African2.6%
Gypsy/Roma2.1%
Black Caribbean1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
White Other1.4%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Indian0.2%
Location
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53.45276, -2.18135 · M18 7GR
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN143763
School typeFree schools
Websitegorton-manchester.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Gorton Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Gorton Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 January 2023.
Is Gorton Primary School a good school?
Gorton Primary School scores 14.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% 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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