Gorse Hill Primary School

URN: 138004 • Swindon SN2 8BZ

Overview

Name
Gorse Hill Primary School
URN
138004
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
67.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Susan Kershaw (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
Website
Address
Avening Street, Swindon SN2 8BZ

Summary

Gorse Hill Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Swindon, serving a diverse community of 522 pupils. The school is committed to fostering the potential of every child, encouraging them to strive for excellence through its CARE values: Courage, Appreciation, Respect, Responsibility, and Excellence. These principles guide students in becoming responsible and considerate citizens while promoting a supportive learning environment.

The school prides itself on delivering high-quality teaching and a broad, ambitious curriculum designed to meet the needs of all pupils. Gorse Hill prioritises strong partnerships with parents, maintaining an open-door policy to facilitate communication and engagement. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to provide enriching educational experiences that empower students.

In addition to academic learning, Gorse Hill places a strong emphasis on online safety, integrating it into the curriculum to equip students with essential skills for navigating the digital world. The school aims to ensure that all members of its community can enjoy the benefits of technology safely and responsibly.

Key details

LA
Swindon
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
472
Pupils
522
Boys
265
Girls
260
FSM %
11.70
Open date
2012-04-01
Close date
2016-03-31
Last Ofsted
2012-09-27
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Wiltshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 522 265 260 472 11.70
2024-09-11 522 265 260 472 11.70
2023-09-11 522 265 260 472 11.70
2022-09-11 522 265 260 472 11.70
2021-09-11 522 265 260 472 11.70
2020-09-11 522 265 260 472 11.70

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