Gorse Covert Primary School vs Whirley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 29 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gorse Covert Primary School
Warrington · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
Whirley Primary School
Macclesfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
| Measure | Gorse Covert Primary School Warrington, North West | Whirley Primary School Macclesfield, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #421 of 2,286 | #496 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3530 of 15,697 | #4218 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 212 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 24.5% | 4.7% |
| Capacity filled | 87.6% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 13% |
| 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 | Warrington | Macclesfield |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.gorsecovert.co.uk/ | whirley.ht.school/ |
The verdict
- •Gorse Covert Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.0 vs 68.3).
- •Gorse Covert Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 65%).
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 Gorse Covert Primary School better than Whirley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gorse Covert Primary School ranks higher (72.0 vs 68.3 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 Gorse Covert Primary School and Whirley Primary School?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Warrington and Macclesfield in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gorse Covert Primary School: 212. Whirley Primary School: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gorse Covert Primary School and Whirley Primary School rank in North West?
Gorse Covert Primary School is 421st of 2,286 and Whirley Primary School is 496th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).