Located in Stalybridge, Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School currently has around 406 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.7% boys and 46.3% girls. Around 23.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (84%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Forester Drive, Stalybridge, SK15 2DP |
| Website: | www.gorsehall.tameside.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01613384262 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Tameside |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Alexandra Flood |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 106188 |
Ofsted inspection date: 03/07/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 446 |
| Number of Pupils: | 406 |
| Number of Boys: | 218 |
| Number of Girls: | 188 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 84.00% | 341 |
| Other Asian | 2.50% | 10 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.20% | 9 |
| Other White | 2.00% | 8 |
| Pakistani | 2.00% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 1.70% | 7 |
| Indian | 1.70% | 7 |
| African | 1.20% | 5 |
| Other Black | 1.20% | 5 |
| Chinese | 0.70% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 0.50% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 2,472 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School Forester Drive , SK15 2DP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Hough Hill Road , SK15 2HB | - not rated | 387 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Peter's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Hough Hill Road , SK15 2HB | 3out of 4 | 387 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery Tennyson Avenue , SK16 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield Westmorland Avenue , SK16 5JA | 3out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | - not rated | 878 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Rayner Stephens High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BL | - not rated | 1,581 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astley Sports College and Community High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BL | - not rated | 1,581 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rayner Stephens High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BL | 2out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 1,795 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 1,834 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 1,834 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde-Clarendon College Clarendon Road , SK14 2JZ | - not rated | 3,084 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity School Birbeck Street , Off High Street SK15 1SH | - not rated | 291 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tame Bank 11 Melbourne Street , SK15 2JE | - not rated | 335 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Works 4 U Support Services (Norman Mackie & Associates Ltd) The Peacock , SK15 1EB | - not rated | 1,276 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cromwell High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cromwell High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BJ | - not rated | 1,581 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.