Gorse Hill Primary School vs Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 33 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gorse Hill Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
302 students
Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Accrington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
302 students
| Measure | Gorse Hill Primary School Manchester, North West | Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Accrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1239 of 2,286 | #2140 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9653 of 15,697 | #15094 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 302 | 302 |
| Pupils on roll | 302 | 302 |
| Free school meals | 43.7% | 35.4% |
| Capacity filled | 108.2% | 95.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 39% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 0% |
| 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 | Accrington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.gorsehill.trafford.sch.uk/ | www.standrewsprimary.com/ |
The verdict
- •Gorse Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.3 vs 11.6).
- •Gorse Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 39%).
- •Gorse Hill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
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 Hill Primary School better than Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gorse Hill Primary School ranks higher (42.3 vs 11.6 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 Gorse Hill Primary School and Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School?
About 33 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Accrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gorse Hill Primary School: 302. Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School: 302. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gorse Hill Primary School and Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Gorse Hill Primary School is 1239th of 2,286 and Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is 2140th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).