Gorse Covert Primary School
URN: 147389 • Warrington WA3 6TS
Overview
- Name
- Gorse Covert Primary School
- URN
- 147389
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ONE COMMUNITY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gillian Poole (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01925825070
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Gorse Covert Road, Warrington WA3 6TS
Summary
Gorse Covert Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Warrington, serving 211 pupils with a capacity for 228. The school prides itself on providing a holistic education that prepares children for future learning, fostering a nurturing environment where students can thrive academically and socially. The school was awarded "Warrington Guardian School of the Year" in 2023, reflecting its commitment to high-quality education.
The curriculum at Gorse Covert is broad and balanced, encouraging pupils to explore their interests and develop their talents across various subjects, including English, Maths, Science, and the Arts. The school emphasizes the importance of social action and kindness, having achieved the Super Kind Schools Social Action Award, which highlights its dedication to promoting positive values within the community.
Gorse Covert actively involves families in the educational process through various events and a supportive Parent-Teacher Association (PTA). Additionally, the school offers a before and after-school club, GC Hideout, and is enhancing outdoor play opportunities to support children's well-being and development. For more information or to arrange a tour, parents can contact the school office.
The curriculum at Gorse Covert is broad and balanced, encouraging pupils to explore their interests and develop their talents across various subjects, including English, Maths, Science, and the Arts. The school emphasizes the importance of social action and kindness, having achieved the Super Kind Schools Social Action Award, which highlights its dedication to promoting positive values within the community.
Gorse Covert actively involves families in the educational process through various events and a supportive Parent-Teacher Association (PTA). Additionally, the school offers a before and after-school club, GC Hideout, and is enhancing outdoor play opportunities to support children's well-being and development. For more information or to arrange a tour, parents can contact the school office.
Useful links
- DB Learning Library (other)
- DB Primary (other)
- New Era Technology (other)
- @gorsecovert (other)
- Facebook Page (other)
- Click here for more information about OPAL Play at our school (other)
- Click here for more information about GC Hideout Club (other)
- Click here for further information and testimonials from parents. (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Warrington
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ONE COMMUNITY TRUST
- Capacity
- 228
- Pupils
- 211
- Boys
- 97
- Girls
- 114
- FSM %
- 20.40
- Open date
- 2019-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 211 | 97 | 114 | 228 | 20.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 225 | 101 | 124 | 240 | 16.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 249 | 120 | 129 | 270 | 14.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 249 | 120 | 129 | 270 | 14.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 265 | 128 | 137 | 270 | 12.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 281 | 136 | 145 | 300 | 10.70 |
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