Gorsewood Primary School
URN: 111176 • Runcorn WA7 6ES
Overview
- Name
- Gorsewood Primary School
- URN
- 111176
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emma Jackson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01928712100
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Gorsewood Road, Runcorn WA7 6ES
Summary
Gorsewood Primary School, located in Runcorn, is a community school that serves 175 pupils, with a capacity of 210. The school is committed to providing a nurturing and supportive environment where every child can reach their full potential. Under the leadership of Headteacher Miss E Jackson, Gorsewood promotes a broad and balanced curriculum, enriched by outdoor learning, school trips, and extracurricular activities.
The school values focus on fostering self-belief, friendship, and mutual respect among students. Gorsewood encourages individual liberty and democracy through initiatives like a school council and various leadership roles for older pupils. The curriculum incorporates British values, ensuring that children learn about tolerance, equality, and the importance of community involvement.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (64.6%), Gorsewood prioritises inclusivity and support for all families. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through various communication channels, including the School Spider and School Gateway apps, and are welcomed to visit the school by appointment.
The school values focus on fostering self-belief, friendship, and mutual respect among students. Gorsewood encourages individual liberty and democracy through initiatives like a school council and various leadership roles for older pupils. The curriculum incorporates British values, ensuring that children learn about tolerance, equality, and the importance of community involvement.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (64.6%), Gorsewood prioritises inclusivity and support for all families. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through various communication channels, including the School Spider and School Gateway apps, and are welcomed to visit the school by appointment.
Useful links
- School Spider (other)
- @GorsewoodPrimary (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Pewithall School (72.3)
- Aston by Sutton Primary School (62.0)
- Hillview Primary School (61.7)
- Victoria Road Primary School (58.8)
- St Berteline's CofE Primary School (58.8)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 175 | 76 | 99 | 210 | 64.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 183 | 82 | 101 | 210 | 63.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 180 | 84 | 96 | 210 | 56.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 180 | 84 | 96 | 210 | 56.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 188 | 91 | 97 | 210 | 51.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 191 | 92 | 99 | 210 | 50.30 |
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