Gorse Hill Primary School vs Victoria Park Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 723 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
Victoria Park Junior School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
230 students
| Measure | Gorse Hill Primary School Manchester, North West | Victoria Park Junior School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1239 of 2,286 | #652 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9653 of 15,697 | #5490 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 302 | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | 302 | 230 |
| Free school meals | 43.7% | 31.3% |
| Capacity filled | 108.2% | 95.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 10% |
| 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.victoriaparkschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Victoria Park Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.8 vs 42.3).
- •Victoria Park Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 63%).
- •Victoria Park Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 8%).
- •Gorse Hill Primary School is the larger school with 302 students compared with 230.
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 Victoria Park Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Victoria Park Junior School ranks higher (61.8 vs 42.3 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 Victoria Park Junior School?
About 723 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gorse Hill Primary School: 302. Victoria Park Junior School: 230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gorse Hill Primary School and Victoria Park Junior School rank in North West?
Gorse Hill Primary School is 1239th of 2,286 and Victoria Park Junior School is 652nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).