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Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School

Tameside, SK15 2DPPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
72%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
43 1st-choice / 46 places
Ranking
#3,624
of 13,686 nationally

About Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School

Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School in Tameside is a state-funded mixed primary for children aged 3 to 11, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. With a school capacity of 446 and 406 pupils currently on roll, it is not quite full, but the demand for places is strong. For the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 96 applications for just 46 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.09. Of those applications, 43 were first-preference offers, meaning nearly every family who put it first secured a spot, but competition remains noticeable. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 23%, which is significantly higher than the national average of around 23% — in fact, it is roughly double the typical primary figure, reflecting the school’s role in a community with above-average economic disadvantage. This intake profile is important context for understanding the school’s academic results, as it serves a cohort with greater-than-average challenges.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressForester Drive, Stalybridge, Tameside, SK15 2DP
HeadteacherAlexandra Flood
Local AuthorityTameside
Number of Pupils406
Free School Meals (FSM)23.0%
School Capacity406 / 446 (91% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sports HallGymnasiumPlaying FieldsSensory RoomICT SuiteArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballCricketSwimmingTennis

Clubs & Activities

CodingEco ClubDramaArt ClubFilm ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.