Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School

About Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School

Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School is a community school in Stalybridge, Tameside, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 406 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 July 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 21.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Tameside →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

406 / 446 (91%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

3 July 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Forester Drive, Stalybridge, Tameside, SK15 2DP

Phone

01613384262

Headteacher

Alexandra Flood

Website

www.gorsehall.tameside.sch.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School?

Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School is a community school in Stalybridge, Tameside, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School have?

Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School has 406 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 July 2023).

How does Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

60% of pupils at Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School?

Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School is located at Forester Drive, Stalybridge, Tameside, SK15 2DP.