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Gorse Hill Primary School
- Primary
- Trafford M32 0PF
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: An established and robust programme for teaching reading starts from the moment that children enter the Reception Year.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has established a well-ordered and ambitious curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a very small number of subjects, the school has not identified the most important knowledge that pupils should know.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils read widely and enjoy the books that their teachers share with them.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff provide swift help for any pupils who fall behind where they should be in the phonics programme. This enables them to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils display positive attitudes to their learning and behave well around the school.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school aims for pupils with SEND to be as independent and confident as possible. Staff identify additional needs quickly and adapt their delivery of the curriculum successfully.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders and staff involve parents closely in their children’s education. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils are taught how to be healthy in mind and body, and how to stay safe online.
Parent Feedback: Parents are highly positive about the guidance and care that the school provides, including how they can support their children’s learning at home.
Parental Involvement: The school successfully works with parents and carers, who attend phonics workshops.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils attend after-school activities, such as French, healthy cooking and art clubs. They also relish competing in sports tournaments.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use their detailed subject knowledge to design activities that help pupils to learn curriculum content well.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers regularly check to see if pupils have learned what was intended and use this information effectively.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff feel very well supported with their workload and well-being.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers explain new learning clearly and take appropriate steps to address any misconceptions that arise.
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Gorse Hill Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 363 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 65% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I hope you will find our website fascinating and instructive, whether you are a present parent or caretaker, considering bringing your kid here in the future, or simply interested in our school. An active, welcoming school with lots going on is Gorse Hill Primary School. We constantly strive to keep things interesting and fun. As the head teacher, I consider it a great joy to work with such respectful, upbeat, and well-behaved students, and I am immensely proud of all of the children's accomplishments. The Gorse Hill staff is committed and diligent, and our parents are understanding and supportive of our school's philosophy of "Working Together to Do Our Best." We really hope that you enjoy your time on our website and that you find the information you need. Keep checking back for the most recent information.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
A
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.3 | 25.8 | 20 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 108 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 104 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 104 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% | 65.34% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 13.03% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 1 | 102 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 101 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 46% 14 | 74.12% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 2 | 16.63% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 1 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 3 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% 7 | 70.93% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 2 | 14.9% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 98 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% | 67.44% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 10.88% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Gorse Hill Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
