Gorse Hill Primary School
Burleigh Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 0PFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Gorse Hill Primary School is a primary school in Manchester for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 101 schools in Trafford. It ranks 106th of 250 primary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 November 2023, report published 17 December 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 November 2023
Gorse Hill Primary School is a happy and harmonious place to learn and play. Pupils thoroughly enjoy school. They value their friendships and the positive relationships that they have with staff. Pupils know that there is someone there to help them if they have any worries. The school is ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). It has high expectations of what pupils can achieve. This is reflected in how effectively pupils are prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, achieve well. Pupils are kind and caring towards each other. They behave consistently well. This is because staff use clear routines from the start of the early years to Year 6. These effective routines support pupils to make good choices. Pupils enjoy the range of opportunities on offer to them. For example, they attend after-school activities, such as French, healthy cooking and art clubs. Pupils enjoy performing as part of a national choir. They also relish competing in sports tournaments, including in football and lacrosse.
What the school should improve
- In a very small number of subjects, the school has not identified the important knowledge that pupils should learn. This prevents pupils from developing a secure understanding in these subjects. The school should make sure that all subjects have well-designed curriculums so that pupils know and remember more.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
52 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
302 pupils on roll, with places for 343
Schools near Gorse Hill Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park Junior School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| St Ann's RC Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Victoria Park Infant School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Teresa's RC Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Kings Road Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs L Bates
- Phone
- 01618651209
- Address
- Burleigh Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 0PF
- Local authority
- Trafford
- URN
- 106321
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.