Gorsefield Primary School vs Star Radcliffe Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 520 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
Star Radcliffe Academy
Radcliffe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
286 students
| Measure | Gorsefield Primary School Manchester, North West | Star Radcliffe Academy Radcliffe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #301 of 2,286 | #415 of 536 |
| National rank | #2543 of 15,697 | #3400 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 332 | 286 |
| Pupils on roll | 332 | 286 |
| Free school meals | 57.1% | 41.3% |
| Capacity filled | 76.9% | 38.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 37% | – |
| 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 | Radcliffe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.gorsefieldprimary.school | www.starradcliffe.org/ |
The verdict
- •Gorsefield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.6 vs 21.8).
- •Gorsefield Primary School is the larger school with 332 students compared with 286.
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 Star Radcliffe Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Gorsefield Primary School ranks higher (77.6 vs 21.8 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 Gorsefield Primary School and Star Radcliffe Academy?
About 520 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Radcliffe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gorsefield Primary School: 332. Star Radcliffe Academy: 286. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gorsefield Primary School and Star Radcliffe Academy rank in North West?
Gorsefield Primary School is 301st of 2,286 and Star Radcliffe Academy is 415th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).