Gorse Hill Primary School is a primary school maintained by the local authority (Trafford). It has about 370 boys and girls aged between 3 and 11. In November 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Finances, Progress and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Admissions, Environment, Attendance and Attainment.
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Finances:Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Progress:About average. Progress in maths is about average, in reading it is below average and in writing it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils:About average. Progress in maths is about average. Progress in reading is below average. Progress in writing is above average.
Representation:Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Attainment:Below average. Maths attainment is below average, reading is poor and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance:Below average. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is very high.
Environment:Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is roughly average.
Admissions:Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is roughly average.