Gorsey Bank Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Altrincham Road, Wilmslow, SK9 5NQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Gorsey Bank Primary School is a primary school in Wilmslow for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 175 schools in Cheshire East. It ranks 2nd of 8 primary schools in Wilmslow. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 16 May 2023, report published 2 July 2023

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 16 May 2023

Pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), thrive at Gorsey Bank Primary School. They more than rise to leaders' high expectations of their academic and personal development. Pupils achieve exceptionally well. They leave the school at the end of Year 6 as well-rounded, thoughtful and knowledgeable individuals. Pupils are highly equipped to embrace the challenges of the key stage 3 curriculum. Pupils behave impeccably in lessons and at breaktimes. Their conduct helps to create a palpable sense of purpose throughout the school. Pupils trust staff to help them with any worries that they may have. When incidents of bullying occur, leaders take swift and effective action to resolve them. Pupils feel safe in school. Pupils embrace their various leadership responsibilities. For example, they enjoy acting as members of different parliamentary groups. Pupils make a highly tangible contribution to the life of the school through these roles. Pupils are happy in school. They relish the wide range of clubs and opportunities available to them. These help pupils to discover and develop otherwise unexplored talents and interests. Parents and carers who shared their views with inspectors would readily recommend this school to others. They feel privileged that their community is served by this outstanding school.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

59 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths88%

88%, 26 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths17%

17%, 9 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score109

109, 3 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score112

112, 7 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

422 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals3.1%

3.1%, 23.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.2%

5.2%, 16.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.3%

12.3%, 2.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.4%

2.4%, 3.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Gorsey Bank Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Pownall Hall School0.4 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
St Anne's Fulshaw C of E Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good62% met the expected standard
Wilmslow Preparatory School0.6 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Ashdene Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Outstanding89% met the expected standard
Lacey Green Primary Academy0.8 milesOfsted: Good79% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE LAURUS TRUST
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Faith Bell
Address
Altrincham Road, Wilmslow, SK9 5NQ
Local authority
Cheshire East
URN
143011

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.