Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School vs West Hill School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 804 m 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
West Hill School
Stalybridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
852 students
| Measure | Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School Stalybridge, North West | West Hill School Stalybridge, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #279 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #2341 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | – | 852 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 852 |
| Free school meals | – | 30.5% |
| Capacity filled | – | 100.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.47 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stalybridge | Stalybridge |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.gorsehall.tameside.sch.uk | www.westhillschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School is co-educational and West Hill School is boys.
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 West Hill School?
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 West Hill School?
About 804 m in a straight line, between Stalybridge and Stalybridge in North West.
How do Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School and West Hill School rank in North West?
Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School is unranked and West Hill School is 279th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).