Gorsefield Primary School vs Radcliffe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 976 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gorsefield Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
332 students
Radcliffe Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
228 students
| Measure | Gorsefield Primary School Manchester, North West | Radcliffe Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #301 of 2,286 | #1180 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2543 of 15,697 | #9303 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 332 | 228 |
| Pupils on roll | 332 | 228 |
| Free school meals | 57.1% | 48.8% |
| Capacity filled | 76.9% | 55.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 37% | 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.gorsefieldprimary.school | www.radcliffeprimary.bc-et.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Gorsefield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.6 vs 43.9).
- •Gorsefield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 63%).
- •Gorsefield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (37% vs 10%).
- •Gorsefield Primary School is the larger school with 332 students compared with 228.
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 Gorsefield Primary School better than Radcliffe Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gorsefield Primary School ranks higher (77.6 vs 43.9 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 Gorsefield Primary School and Radcliffe Primary School?
About 976 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gorsefield Primary School: 332. Radcliffe Primary School: 228. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gorsefield Primary School and Radcliffe Primary School rank in North West?
Gorsefield Primary School is 301st of 2,286 and Radcliffe Primary School is 1180th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).