Gorsley Goffs Primary School
100%
Capacity
210
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Gorsley Goffs Primary School
Gorsley Goffs Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Herefordshire, County of community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 210 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Gorsley Goffs Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Simon Manning, it falls under Herefordshire, County of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3739th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 68 in Herefordshire, County of.
Gorsley Goffs Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 68 applications for 30 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 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 Gorsley Goffs Primary School include Gymnasium, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Playing Fields.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Athletics, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Book Club, Film Club, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Herefordshire, County of, Gorsley Goffs Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Gorsley, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, County of, HR9 7SE |
| Headteacher | Simon Manning |
| Local Authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Number of Pupils | 210 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.2% |
| School Capacity | 210 / 210 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
3739th of 13,686
Nationally
355th of 1,378
In West Midlands
24th of 68
In Herefordshire, County of
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
71%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
75%
'23/24
71%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
68
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Gorsley, Ross-on-Wye
Herefordshire, County of, HR9 7SE
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