Gorse Hill Primary School vs St Ann's RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 839 m 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
St Ann's RC Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
415 students
| Measure | Gorse Hill Primary School Manchester, North West | St Ann's RC Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1239 of 2,286 | #1436 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9653 of 15,697 | #11131 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 302 | 415 |
| Pupils on roll | 302 | 415 |
| Free school meals | 43.7% | 19.8% |
| Capacity filled | 108.2% | 89.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 6% |
| 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 | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.gorsehill.trafford.sch.uk/ | www.stannsrcprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gorse Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.3 vs 35.6).
- •Gorse Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 53%).
- •Gorse Hill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 6%).
- •St Ann's RC Primary School is the larger school with 415 students compared with 302.
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 St Ann's RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gorse Hill Primary School ranks higher (42.3 vs 35.6 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 St Ann's RC Primary School?
About 839 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gorse Hill Primary School: 302. St Ann's RC Primary School: 415. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gorse Hill Primary School and St Ann's RC Primary School rank in North West?
Gorse Hill Primary School is 1239th of 2,286 and St Ann's RC Primary School is 1436th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).