Gorsewood Primary School vs Murdishaw West Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 369 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gorsewood Primary School
Runcorn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
166 students
Murdishaw West Primary and Nursery School
Runcorn · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
139 students
| Measure | Gorsewood Primary School Runcorn, North West | Murdishaw West Primary and Nursery School Runcorn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1973 of 2,286 | #2072 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14295 of 15,697 | #14717 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 166 | 139 |
| Pupils on roll | 166 | 139 |
| Free school meals | 63.3% | 70.5% |
| Capacity filled | 79% | 66.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Runcorn | Runcorn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.gorsewood.halton.sch.uk | www.mwcp.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Gorsewood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (17.9 vs 14.8).
- •Gorsewood Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 53%).
- •Gorsewood Primary School is the larger school with 166 students compared with 139.
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 Gorsewood Primary School better than Murdishaw West Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Gorsewood Primary School ranks higher (17.9 vs 14.8 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 Gorsewood Primary School and Murdishaw West Primary and Nursery School?
About 369 m in a straight line, between Runcorn and Runcorn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gorsewood Primary School: 166. Murdishaw West Primary and Nursery School: 139. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gorsewood Primary School and Murdishaw West Primary and Nursery School rank in North West?
Gorsewood Primary School is 1973rd of 2,286 and Murdishaw West Primary and Nursery School is 2072nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).