Gorton Primary School
91%
Capacity
431
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Gorton Primary School
Gorton Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Manchester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 431 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 472 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Gorton Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Antonia Purdue, it falls under Manchester local authority.
Gorton Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 133 applications for 52 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 51 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Gorton Primary School include ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Tennis, Rounders, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Book Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 55.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, Gorton Primary 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 | None |
| Address | Mount Road, Manchester, Manchester, M18 7GR |
| Headteacher | Antonia Purdue |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 431 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 55.7% |
| School Capacity | 431 / 472 (91% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed52
133
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
51 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Mount Road, Manchester
Manchester, M18 7GR
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