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Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School
Goodgraded 03/07/2023Ages 3–11406 pupilsDoes not apply
Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Stalybridge, within the Tameside local authority. The school has around 406 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 03/07/2023, Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Stalybridge can view Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 03/07/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.6%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence12.9%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher23.0England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals21.7%England avg 24.0%
English not first language11.5%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)5%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
Nearby schools in Stalybridge
All schools in Stalybridge →Tame Bank0.2 miTrinity School0.2 miSt. Peter's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyGood · 0.2 miWest Hill SchoolGood · 0.5 miBroadbent Fold Primary School and NurseryGood · 0.6 miWorks 4 U Support Services (Norman Mackie & Associates Ltd)0.7 mi
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