Gorsey Bank Primary School vs Pownall Hall School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 600 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gorsey Bank Primary School
Wilmslow · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
422 students
Pownall Hall School
Wilmslow · Independent primary · Ages 0–11
314 students
| Measure | Gorsey Bank Primary School Wilmslow, North West | Pownall Hall School Wilmslow, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #51 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #390 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 0–11 |
| Students | 422 | 314 |
| Pupils on roll | 422 | 314 |
| Free school meals | 3.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| 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 | Wilmslow | Wilmslow |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | gorseybank.org.uk | www.pownallhallschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Gorsey Bank Primary School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 314.
- •Gorsey Bank Primary School is a academy school while Pownall Hall School is a independent 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 Gorsey Bank Primary School better than Pownall Hall School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gorsey Bank Primary School and Pownall Hall School?
About 600 m in a straight line, between Wilmslow and Wilmslow in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gorsey Bank Primary School: 422. Pownall Hall School: 314. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gorsey Bank Primary School and Pownall Hall School rank in North West?
Gorsey Bank Primary School is 51st of 2,286 and Pownall Hall School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).