Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School
91%
Capacity
406
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School
Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Tameside community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 406 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 446 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Alexandra Flood, it falls under Tameside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3624th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 13th out of 57 in Tameside.
Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 96 applications for 46 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 were first-preference applications.
Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.7/5 from 7 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School include Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Tennis, as well as clubs including Coding, Eco Club, Drama, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.0%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tameside, Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Forester Drive, Stalybridge, Tameside, SK15 2DP |
| Headteacher | Alexandra Flood |
| Local Authority | Tameside |
| Number of Pupils | 406 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.0% |
| School Capacity | 406 / 446 (91% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (72%)
3624th of 13,686
Nationally
510th of 2,065
In North West
13th of 57
In Tameside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
72%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
56%
'23/24
72%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed46
96
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
43 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Forester Drive, Stalybridge
Tameside, SK15 2DP
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