Gorsefield Primary School
Robertson Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 4DWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Gorsefield Primary School is a primary school in Manchester for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 90 schools in Bury. It ranks 13th of 250 primary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 January 2018, report published 13 February 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 March 2023
Pupils feel a strong sense of belonging at this school. They are proud that their school welcomes everyone. Pupils, and children in the early years, come to school with smiles on their faces because they know that staff will take excellent care of them. This helps them to feel safe at school. Leaders are successful in making sure that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), benefit from a high-quality education. Pupils learn to overcome barriers, celebrate difference and embrace challenge through the 'learning without limits' curriculum that leaders have created. Pupils live up to leaders' high expectations by trying their hardest in lessons and behaving impeccably well. Leaders help pupils to develop a strong sense of tolerance and respect. They learn about the universal rights that everyone has. Pupils treat each other with care and kindness. Any rare incidents of bullying are dealt with well. Leaders have ensured that pupils' voices are integral to the life of the school. Pupils contribute to their school community through the many leadership opportunities that leaders provide. For example, they can help to promote equality by becoming rights rangers, or volunteer as young librarians in the community library.
What the school should improve
- The progress that older pupils make through the curriculum is sometimes uneven. Pupils' achievement by the end of Year 6 is strong in some subjects, but less so in others. This is due to irregular attendance in the past which has led to gaps in some pupils' knowledge over time. Leaders should ensure that they continue to address the gaps in pupils' learning and make sure that pupils apply their knowledge with increasing fluency and depth as they move through the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
43 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
332 pupils on roll, with places for 432
Schools near Gorsefield Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| Cams Lane Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Wesley Methodist Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Radcliffe Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- FORWARD AS ONE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Ruth Onyekaba
- Phone
- 01617259750
- Address
- Robertson Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 4DW
- Local authority
- Bury
- URN
- 141673
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.