Gorse Hill Primary School, Manchester
Gorse Hill Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Manchester. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 154th-highest of the 258 schools in Manchester with published results, and 9,159th of 14,452 across England. It was 76% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Trafford (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Gorse Hill Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils at Gorse Hill Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 84% and 82% in Trafford and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 51% in reading and 69% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Gorse Hill Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 26 families put Gorse Hill Primary School as their first choice and 49 named it as one of their preferences, for 26 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Gorse Hill Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Gorse Hill Primary School are Victoria Park Junior School (0.4 miles, Good, 85% reading, 81% maths); St Ann's RC Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 81% reading, 68% maths); Victoria Park Infant School (0.6 miles, Good); and St Teresa's RC Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 60% reading, 63% maths).
Gorse Hill Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Victoria Park Junior SchoolSt Ann's RC Primary SchoolVictoria Park Infant SchoolSt Teresa's RC Primary School
Who goes there
43.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 42.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (36%), Asian (29%) and Mixed (12%).
In 2026, 82 pupils (27.2%) received SEN support and 16 (5.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Trafford Park Rail Station, about 800 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cavendish Road (opposite), 130 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Gorse Hill Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Gorse Hill Primary School are Stretford High School (0.2 miles), Stretford Grammar School (0.9 miles), Lostock High School (1.3 miles) and AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK (1.3 miles).
Stretford High SchoolStretford Grammar SchoolLostock High SchoolAldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Gorse Hill creates a warm, welcoming environment where children are kind to each other and behave well. The school excels at teaching reading through a strong phonics programme and fostering a love of books right from the start. Pupils with additional needs receive excellent support and succeed alongside their peers in all school activities.
Key Strengths
- Strong phonics programme with swift support for pupils who fall behind, plus parent workshops to support reading at home
- Excellent behaviour and conduct supported by clear routines from early years through Year 6
- Effective support for pupils with SEND, enabling them to be independent, confident and achieve well
- Well-designed curriculum with subject leaders prioritised to ensure every subject is important
- Rich enrichment opportunities including after-school clubs, national choir, sports tournaments and citizenship education
Areas for Improvement
- A small number of subjects lack clearly identified important knowledge, preventing pupils from developing secure understanding over time
- School should ensure all subjects have well-designed curriculums so pupils know and remember more
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders and staff putting pupils' interests first in a positive culture.
Extracurricular Activities
French club, healthy cooking club, art club, national choir, football tournaments, lacrosse tournaments
Gorse Hill Primary School is a happy and harmonious place where pupils thoroughly enjoy school and achieve well. The school is ambitious for all pupils, including those with SEND, and maintains high expectations across the curriculum.
At a Glance
43.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 51% to 71% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 69% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 75% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.5
Avg class size
21.5
KS2
11
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Gorse Hill Primary School
Term dates
Gorse Hill Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Trafford. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Monday 6 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Wednesday 26 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Gorse Hill Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Gorse Hill Primary School is in Trafford; for families living there:
Apply to Trafford for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 27
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 27 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 23 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Trafford is 11 (the median across 103 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
76%
Available places
308 pupils
405 places
97 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Manchester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Manchester
Across Trafford council
Places available
2,990
Applications
2,238
Got 1st preference
94.5%
Got preferred school
99.6%
All primary applications across Trafford council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
82
SEN Support
16
EHC Plans
32.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
302
Total Pupils
170
Boys
132
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
19
Teachers
15.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,755
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,061
Per pupil
£2202k
Total funding
£194k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.7%
Overall absence
17.6%
Persistent absence
290
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Gorse Hill Primary School
Questions parents ask about Gorse Hill Primary School
What are SATs results like at Gorse Hill Primary School?
Of the pupils at Gorse Hill Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 71% reached the expected standard in reading and 75% did so in maths.
What is Gorse Hill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Gorse Hill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023.
What is the catchment area for Gorse Hill Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Gorse Hill Primary School is oversubscribed, Trafford allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Gorse Hill Primary School?
Gorse Hill Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 76% of its 405 places.
How big are the classes at Gorse Hill Primary School?
Classes at Gorse Hill Primary School average 24.5 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Gorse Hill Primary School?
Gorse Hill Primary School has around 302 pupils on roll. 44% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Gorse Hill Primary School?
5.7% of sessions were missed at Gorse Hill Primary School in 2024/25. 17.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Gorse Hill Primary School?
Apply through Trafford's coordinated admissions process, naming Gorse Hill Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
What are Gorse Hill Primary School's term dates?
Gorse Hill Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Trafford. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Monday 6 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Wednesday 26 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Gorse Hill Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 27 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 23 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Trafford is 11 (the median across 103 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Gorse Hill Primary School?
Gorse Hill Primary School is at Burleigh Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 0PF.
Sources: Trafford term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)