Gorsewood Primary School
Gorsewood Road, Murdishaw, Runcorn, WA7 6ESOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Gorsewood Primary School is a primary school in Runcorn for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 69 schools in Halton. It ranks 14th of 28 primary schools in Runcorn. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 April 2014, report published 16 May 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 May 2023
Pupils thrive in the caring, purposeful and exciting environment of this school. They value the friendships that they have with their peers. They also respect the positive relationships that they enjoy with staff. Pupils are happy at school. Pupils learn to appreciate Britain's cultural and religious diversity. They understand the importance of treating people fairly. Discrimination, including racism and homophobic bullying, rarely happens. If bullying takes place, leaders stop it from happening immediately. Pupils feel safe in school. Pupils respond well to leaders' high expectations of their behaviour. Pupils behave sensibly during playtimes, listen carefully in class and welcome visitors warmly. Leaders also expect pupils to achieve highly. Most pupils learn well across the curriculum. Pupils are responsible and active citizens. They often plan events, such as cake sales and non-uniform days, to raise funds for different charities. Pupils respect their community, which they keep litter-free. They relish their visits to museums, theatres, a zoo, a castle and other local places of interest. Pupils in Years 5 and 6 are looking forward to their forthcoming trip to Cardiff, which includes a visit to the Welsh Assembly.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils are routinely absent from school. This hampers their learning. Leaders should ensure that they build on their existing strategies to promote good attendance so that absence levels decrease, and pupils benefit from all that is on offer at school.
- As a result of the weaknesses in the previous curriculums, some pupils have gaps in their knowledge and skills in one or two subjects. This hinders pupils from gaining a deep body of knowledge in these subjects. Leaders should ensure that teachers identify and address the gaps in pupils' knowledge so that they are ready to access new learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
27 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
166 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Gorsewood Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool | 0.1 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 63% met the expected standard |
| Murdishaw West Primary and Nursery School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| St Berteline's CofE Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Brookvale Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Windmill Hill Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Emma Jackson
- Phone
- 01928712100
- Address
- Gorsewood Road, Murdishaw, Runcorn, WA7 6ES
- Local authority
- Halton
- URN
- 111176
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.