A good academy sponsor led school in Bury. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Gorsefield Primary School.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 109.0 | 107.0 |
| 2023 | 105.0 | 104.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends
Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+3.5 per year)
Up 3.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"INSPIRE and CHALLENGE all children and adults to EXCEL in everything they do."
Gorsefield is a Community School within Forward as One CE Multi Academy Trust (Church of England). The Trust work is rooted in the Christian values of service, justice, faith, grace and love; FA1 is a Church of England trust that aims to advance education and welcomes all schools, whatever their designation.
I am very proud to be the Principal of Gorsefield Primary School, working in partnership with Forward as One CE Academy Trust and supported by a highly skilled and dedicated team of teachers and support staff. Gorsefield is a two-form entry primary school with an integrated nursery and pre-school. Our mission is to INSPIRE and CHALLENGE all children and adults to EXCEL in everything they do, now and well beyond their primary schooling. Our bespoke Learning Without Limits Curriculum is designed to provide exciting, creative and meaningful learning experiences, embracing challenge, overcoming barriers and celebrating individual differences. We believe everyone is a leader and work as one team, with strong home–school partnership through Learn Alongside opportunities.
Priority 1 – Children with an EHC Plan/ Looked After Children; Priority 2 – Children with siblings already attending school; Priority 3 – Catchment area.