Gorse Hill Primary School vs Stretford High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 347 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
Stretford High School
Manchester · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,000 students
| Measure | Gorse Hill Primary School Manchester, North West | Stretford High School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1239 of 2,286 | #312 of 536 |
| National rank | #9653 of 15,697 | #2617 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 302 | 1,000 |
| Pupils on roll | 302 | 1,000 |
| Free school meals | 43.7% | 46% |
| Capacity filled | 108.2% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 36.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.56 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.gorsehill.trafford.sch.uk/ | stretfordhigh.com/ |
The verdict
- •Gorse Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.3 vs 36.8).
- •Stretford High School is the larger school with 1,000 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 Stretford High School?
On the Success Index (England), Gorse Hill Primary School ranks higher (42.3 vs 36.8 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 Stretford High School?
About 347 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gorse Hill Primary School: 302. Stretford High School: 1,000. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gorse Hill Primary School and Stretford High School rank in North West?
Gorse Hill Primary School is 1239th of 2,286 and Stretford High School is 312th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).