Gorsemoor Primary School
Cannock, WS12 3TG · Staffordshire · primary school
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164th of 217 primary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 310 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,247 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0/10 among them, against 4.7/10 nationally. 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 13 | 35% | 0.45 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gorsemoor Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0 out of 10 among them, against 4.7 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 384 pupils against a stated capacity of 600. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific clubs or trips are available for Year 6 pupils? How does the new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Gorsemoor Primary School
Overview
Gorsemoor Primary School is described as a "very inclusive school" where pupils feel "valued, secure and safe." The report highlights a "highly inclusive environment" driven by effective leadership, resulting in pupils who are "inquisitive, confident and resilient." Overall, the school meets expected standards in most areas, with inclusion rated at a strong standard.
Strengths
- Inclusion is a "notable strength," with leaders ensuring all pupils, including those with special educational needs, can "participate in, and access, learning across the whole curriculum."
- Pupils develop a "very secure knowledge" of safety and responsibility through a robust personal, social, health and economic education programme.
- Classrooms are "calm, purposeful places" where pupils show "enthusiasm for learning" and "unkind behaviour of any sort is rare."
- Staff provide "tailored pastoral support" that helps pupils gain a "genuine sense of belonging."
- The curriculum is "broad and effective," with a focus on oracy creating "lively, confident discussion" in classrooms.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should sharpen checks on teaching to ensure pupils "consistently secure early foundational knowledge," particularly in writing and number.
- There is scope to strengthen practice in developing "fluent handwriting and number skills."
- Leaders should refine how they evaluate staff training and its impact on pupils’ learning.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are "made safer and feel safe."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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