Gorsey Bank Primary School
Wilmslow, SK9 5NQ · Cheshire East · primary school
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3rd of 114 primary schools in Cheshire East we can score, 124 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 1,696 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.8/10 among them, against 9.3/10 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 | 88.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.85 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gorsey Bank 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%. The higher standard was reached by 17.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.8 out of 10 among them, against 9.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Pupil Parliament, Kids Club, and football, with Forest School trips and an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 422 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 manage class sizes when the roll exceeds capacity? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How is the Forest School trip integrated into the weekly curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Gorsey Bank Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Gorsey Bank Primary School “thrive” and “achieve exceptionally well,” leaving as “well-rounded, thoughtful and knowledgeable individuals.” The report describes a school where leaders maintain “high expectations” and deliver an “outstanding education” supported by a carefully constructed curriculum. Parents feel “privileged” to be served by this institution and would “readily recommend” it to others.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “carefully constructed” to ensure pupils develop a “rich body of knowledge” across a broad range of subjects, matching or exceeding national ambition.
- Staff deliver phonics with “fidelity,” ensuring books are “carefully matched to the sounds that pupils know,” which helps all pupils become “confident and highly competent readers.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils “flourish” due to “well-tailored support” and high-quality staff training.
- Pupils behave “impeccably,” creating a “palpable sense of purpose,” and feel safe, trusting staff to help with worries and knowing leaders take “swift and effective action” against bullying.
- Staff receive strong support for their workload and well-being, with leaders ensuring they benefit from “high-quality training” and “resources of exceptional quality.”
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff receiving appropriate training to keep pupils safe and leaders following up concerns “thoroughly” to ensure pupils receive “appropriate support.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 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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