Cams Lane Primary School vs Gorsefield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 837 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cams Lane Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
Gorsefield Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
332 students
| Measure | Cams Lane Primary School Manchester, North West | Gorsefield Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1341 of 2,286 | #301 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10473 of 15,697 | #2543 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 204 | 332 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 332 |
| Free school meals | 27% | 57.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 76.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 88% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 37% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.camslane.bury.sch.uk | www.gorsefieldprimary.school |
The verdict
- •Gorsefield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.6 vs 38.4).
- •Gorsefield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 61%).
- •Gorsefield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (37% vs 4%).
- •Gorsefield Primary School is the larger school with 332 students compared with 204.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cams Lane Primary School better than Gorsefield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gorsefield Primary School ranks higher (77.6 vs 38.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cams Lane Primary School and Gorsefield Primary School?
About 837 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cams Lane Primary School: 204. Gorsefield Primary School: 332. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cams Lane Primary School and Gorsefield Primary School rank in North West?
Cams Lane Primary School is 1341st of 2,286 and Gorsefield Primary School is 301st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).