Gorsefield Primary School vs St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.0 km 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
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
223 students
| Measure | Gorsefield Primary School Manchester, North West | St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #301 of 2,286 | #469 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2543 of 15,697 | #3973 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 332 | 223 |
| Pupils on roll | 332 | 223 |
| Free school meals | 57.1% | 18.4% |
| Capacity filled | 76.9% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 37% | 21% |
| 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.standrewsradcliffe.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Gorsefield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.6 vs 69.7).
- •Gorsefield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 69%).
- •Gorsefield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (37% vs 21%).
- •Gorsefield Primary School is the larger school with 332 students compared with 223.
- •Gorsefield Primary School is a academy school while St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe?
On the Success Index (England), Gorsefield Primary School ranks higher (77.6 vs 69.7 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 St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gorsefield Primary School: 332. St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe: 223. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gorsefield Primary School and St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe rank in North West?
Gorsefield Primary School is 301st of 2,286 and St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe is 469th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).