Gorse Hill Primary School
URN: 144500 • Swindon SN2 8BZ
Overview
- Name
- Gorse Hill Primary School
- URN
- 144500
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Candida Hutchinson (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01793523800
- Website
- Visit Gorse Hill Primary School website
- Address
-
Avening Street, Swindon SN2 8BZ
Find on Google Maps
Summary
Gorse Hill Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Swindon, accommodating 444 pupils with a capacity of 460. The school is committed to fostering the unlimited potential of every child, promoting a culture of success underpinned by its CARE values: Courage, Appreciation, Respect, Responsibility, and Excellence. These principles guide students to become responsible and considerate citizens, while also encouraging personal growth and high expectations.
The school offers a broad and ambitious curriculum designed to provide quality educational experiences for all pupils. Gorse Hill prides itself on high-quality teaching and learning, supported by a dedicated staff. The school values strong partnerships with parents, maintaining an open-door policy to facilitate communication and engagement.
Gorse Hill Primary School also prioritises online safety, integrating it into the curriculum to ensure students are equipped with the knowledge to navigate the digital world securely. The school actively promotes a safe online environment, teaching students about self-image, privacy, online bullying, and responsible digital citizenship.
The school offers a broad and ambitious curriculum designed to provide quality educational experiences for all pupils. Gorse Hill prides itself on high-quality teaching and learning, supported by a dedicated staff. The school values strong partnerships with parents, maintaining an open-door policy to facilitate communication and engagement.
Gorse Hill Primary School also prioritises online safety, integrating it into the curriculum to ensure students are equipped with the knowledge to navigate the digital world securely. The school actively promotes a safe online environment, teaching students about self-image, privacy, online bullying, and responsible digital citizenship.
Useful links
- Local Governance Committee (governance)
- Attendance and Absence (sen)
- SEND Information (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Behaviour Policy (download)
- Equality Act (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies & Procedures (other)
- Inclusion Team (other)
- School Hours & Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Croft Primary School (77.6)
- East Wichel Primary School & Nursery (77.5)
- Rodbourne Cheney Primary School (72.1)
- Drove Primary School (70.2)
- Haydon Wick Primary School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Swindon
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION
- Capacity
- 460
- Pupils
- 444
- Boys
- 232
- Girls
- 212
- FSM %
- 15.90
- Open date
- 2016-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Wiltshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 444 | 232 | 212 | 460 | 15.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 437 | 232 | 205 | 460 | 16.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 444 | 226 | 218 | 492 | 16.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 444 | 226 | 218 | 492 | 16.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 460 | 235 | 225 | 492 | 15.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 483 | 253 | 230 | 472 | 14.60 |
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