Gorsefield Primary School
Manchester, M26 4DW · Bury · primary school
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1st of 55 primary schools in Bury we can score, 64 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 10.0/10 against 753 of them, against 9.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 88.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 37.0 · 100 | 25% | 2.49 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gorsefield Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 88.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 37.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (10.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 332 pupils against a stated capacity of 432. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Gorsefield Primary School
Overview
Gorsefield Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils feel a strong sense of belonging and are proud of the inclusive community. Leaders have created a ‘learning without limits’ curriculum that connects ambitious knowledge with rich social experiences, ensuring all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, benefit from high-quality education.
Strengths
- Pupils behave impeccably well, treating each other with care and kindness while developing a strong sense of tolerance and respect.
- Teachers deliver the curriculum very effectively, explaining new ideas clearly and quickly addressing misconceptions so pupils remember what they have learned.
- Early years and key stage 1 pupils acquire a solid foundation of knowledge and achieve very well, with most reading accurately and fluently by the end of key stage 1.
- Leaders have rigorous systems to identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they learn increasingly well alongside their peers.
- Staff feel well supported by leaders’ actions to reduce workload, contributing to a warm and tight-knit school community.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure they continue to address gaps in older pupils’ learning caused by irregular attendance in the past, ensuring pupils apply their knowledge with increasing fluency and depth.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders taking every possible step to ensure pupils are safe and staff reporting concerns quickly using robust procedures.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 88% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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