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Gorsewood Primary School

Halton, WA7 6ESPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
20 1st-choice / 20 places
Ranking
#4,499
of 13,686 nationally

About Gorsewood Primary School

Gorsewood Primary School’s headline metrics stand out clearly against the Halton local authority average for primary schools. While the LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined sits at 59%, Gorsewood achieves 69% — a full ten points higher. That places the school 11th out of 49 primaries in the borough, comfortably in the top quarter. The school’s ranking score of 69 puts it just behind the top three local peers, which score between 80 and 87, but it still outperforms the majority of Halton primaries. Given that only two schools in the LA hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating, Gorsewood’s Good rating — confirmed in its most recent ungraded inspection in 2023 — is a solid and reliable benchmark. The school is also notably oversubscribed, with 32 applications for 20 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, and all 20 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, suggesting strong local demand.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGorsewood Road, Runcorn, Halton, WA7 6ES
HeadteacherEmma Jackson
Local AuthorityHalton
Number of Pupils175
Free School Meals (FSM)64.6%
School Capacity175 / 210 (83% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (25 May 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 May 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteDining HallGymnasiumForest SchoolPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

NetballAthleticsFootballDanceRounders

Clubs & Activities

ChoirCodingScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gorsewood Primary School

Gorsewood 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.