Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School vs St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School
Stalybridge · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield
Dukinfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
325 students
| Measure | Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School Stalybridge, North West | St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield Dukinfield, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #277 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #2212 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | – | 325 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 325 |
| Free school meals | – | 22.4% |
| Capacity filled | – | 103.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| 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 | Stalybridge | Dukinfield |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.gorsehall.tameside.sch.uk | www.st-johns-primary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School is a academy school while St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hall Primary and Nursery School better than St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School and St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Stalybridge and Dukinfield in North West.
How do Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School and St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield rank in North West?
Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School is unranked and St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield is 277th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).