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Gorse Hill Primary School

Swindon, SN2 8BZPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2022
KS2 Results
66%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
54 1st-choice / 55 places
Ranking
#5,629
of 13,686 nationally

About Gorse Hill Primary School

Gorse Hill Primary School sits within the Swindon local authority, a mixed state primary for children aged 2 to 11. Among the 66 primary schools in the area, it ranks 24th, placing it in the top half of its local peers. The highest-performing schools nearby include Bishopstone Church of England Primary School, Lift Hazelwood, and The Croft Primary School, all of which score higher on the same ranking metric. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Rodbourne Cheney Primary School, about two kilometres away. Gorse Hill itself holds a Good rating from its most recent inspection in 2022, a clear improvement from its previous Requires Improvement grade. Under headteacher Candida Hutchinson, the school now serves 444 pupils, just shy of its 460 capacity, and offers nursery provision for younger children.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressAvening Street, Swindon, Swindon, SN2 8BZ
HeadteacherCandida Hutchinson
Local AuthoritySwindon
Number of Pupils444
Free School Meals (FSM)15.9%
School Capacity444 / 460 (97% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Sept 2022
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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, 16 Oct 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Dining HallICT SuiteSports HallMusic RoomsArt StudiosGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundForest School

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

RoundersTennisFootballGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubArt ClubFilm ClubScience ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:30

Source: gorsehill.swindon.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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