Carr Mill Primary School vs Gorse Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 28 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carr Mill Primary School
St Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
302 students
Gorse Hill Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
302 students
| Measure | Carr Mill Primary School St Helens, North West | Gorse Hill Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1890 of 2,286 | #1239 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13882 of 15,697 | #9653 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 302 | 302 |
| Pupils on roll | 302 | 302 |
| Free school meals | 43.6% | 43.7% |
| Capacity filled | 95.9% | 108.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 8% |
| 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 | St Helens | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | carrmillprimary.co.uk | www.gorsehill.trafford.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gorse Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.3 vs 20.6).
- •Gorse Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 52%).
- •Gorse Hill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 2%).
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 Carr Mill Primary School better than Gorse Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gorse Hill Primary School ranks higher (42.3 vs 20.6 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 Carr Mill Primary School and Gorse Hill Primary School?
About 28 km in a straight line, between St Helens and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carr Mill Primary School: 302. Gorse Hill Primary School: 302. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carr Mill Primary School and Gorse Hill Primary School rank in North West?
Carr Mill Primary School is 1890th of 2,286 and Gorse Hill Primary School is 1239th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).