Gorsewood Primary School vs Windmill Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.6 km 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
Windmill Hill Primary School
Runcorn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
148 students
| Measure | Gorsewood Primary School Runcorn, North West | Windmill Hill Primary School Runcorn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1973 of 2,286 | #653 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14295 of 15,697 | #5491 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 166 | 148 |
| Pupils on roll | 166 | 148 |
| Free school meals | 63.3% | 58.1% |
| Capacity filled | 79% | 84.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 13% |
| 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.windmillhill.school |
The verdict
- •Windmill Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.8 vs 17.9).
- •Windmill Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 56%).
- •Windmill Hill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Gorsewood Primary School is the larger school with 166 students compared with 148.
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 Windmill Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Windmill Hill Primary School ranks higher (61.8 vs 17.9 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 Gorsewood Primary School and Windmill Hill Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Runcorn and Runcorn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gorsewood Primary School: 166. Windmill Hill Primary School: 148. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gorsewood Primary School and Windmill Hill Primary School rank in North West?
Gorsewood Primary School is 1973rd of 2,286 and Windmill Hill Primary School is 653rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).