Gorse Hill Primary School
97%
Capacity
444
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Gorse Hill Primary School
Gorse Hill Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Swindon community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 444 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 460 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Gorse Hill Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Candida Hutchinson, it falls under Swindon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5629th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 23rd out of 51 in Swindon.
Gorse Hill Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 98 applications for 55 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 54 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Gorse Hill Primary School include Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Forest School.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Tennis, Football, Gymnastics, as well as clubs including Book Club, Art Club, Film Club, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Swindon, Gorse Hill Primary School is one of the options available in the South 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Avening Street, Swindon, Swindon, SN2 8BZ |
| Headteacher | Candida Hutchinson |
| Local Authority | Swindon |
| Number of Pupils | 444 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.9% |
| School Capacity | 444 / 460 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Oct 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (66%)
5629th of 13,686
Nationally
518th of 1,469
In South West
23rd of 51
In Swindon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
66%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
54%
'23/24
66%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed55
98
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
54 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Avening Street, Swindon
Swindon, SN2 8BZ
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