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Gorse Hill Primary School
Avening Street, Gorse Hill, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 8BZ, Swindon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.8 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
444
Capacity
460
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to academic excellence, achieving 74% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 25% nationally. The school serves a diverse community of 444 pupils aged 2-11 and boasts a LocaleIQ score better than 67% of schools, indicating a favorable environment for learning. However, only 11% of students reached a higher standard in their assessments, suggesting room for improvement in challenging all learners to excel.
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Last inspected: 13 September 2022Quality 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%. | 74% | Top 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian42.3%
White British22.7%
White Other10.4%
Black African5.0%
Asian Pakistani4.1%
Asian Other3.8%
Other2.7%
Mixed Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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51.57296, -1.77412 · SN2 8BZ
School details
Local authoritySwindon
RegionSouth West
URN144500
School typeAcademy converter
Websitegorsehill.swindon.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Gorse Hill Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Gorse Hill Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 September 2022.
Is Gorse Hill Primary School a good school?
Gorse Hill Primary School scores 66.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% 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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