Gorton Primary School
Mount Road, Gorton, Manchester, M18 7GROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Gorton Primary School is a primary school in Manchester for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 209 schools in Manchester. It ranks 186th of 250 primary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 January 2023, report published 8 March 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 17 January 2023
Leaders and staff make sure that the school is a place where all pupils feel part of a friendly community. Pupils told inspectors that everyone is made to feel welcome, regardless of their differences. Pupils new to the school make friends quickly. They value the strong friendships that they have with their classmates. Pupils feel safe and happy in school. Pupils are keen to meet the high expectations that leaders and staff have of them. Pupils follow the established routines that leaders have put in place. As a result, learning is rarely interrupted by poor behaviour. This allows pupils to make the most of their learning opportunities and achieve well. Leaders have put effective systems in place to identify any incidents of bullying. On the rare occasions that bullying occurs, it is reported and dealt with quickly by leaders. Pupils value the opportunities to take on responsibilities. These include being part of the school council or being a class monitor. Pupils enjoy the range of clubs that they have access to, which help them to develop some of their talents and interests.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers do not check how well pupils have remembered and understood what they have been taught. This means that, in these subjects, teachers sometimes introduce new learning to pupils before their existing knowledge is secure. Leaders should ensure that teachers are well equipped to check that pupils' learning is embedded before introducing new topics and concepts.
- In a small number of cases, leaders do not ensure that adaptations for pupils with SEND are being delivered as intended. This means that a small number of pupils with SEND do not get the exact support that they need to achieve as well as they should. Leaders should ensure that pupils with SEND receive the support that they need to achieve well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
32 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
446 pupils on roll, with places for 472
Schools near Gorton Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Richard's RC Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Crowcroft Park Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 66% met the expected standard |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Rushbrook Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Old Hall Drive Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Free schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- VANTAGE CE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Bethan Irving
- Phone
- 01615050910
- Address
- Mount Road, Gorton, Manchester, M18 7GR
- Local authority
- Manchester
- URN
- 143763
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.