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Gorsey Bank Primary School

Academy converter · Wilmslow · SK9 5NQ

Ages 4–11 · 422 pupils · Cheshire East

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Ofsted

Outstanding

KS2 expected (RWM)

78%

Overall absence

4.6%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Outstanding

Inspection date

2023-05-16

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)78%
Higher standard (RWM)17%
Avg scaled score — reading
109.0
Avg scaled score — maths
108.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
109.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)5.9%
Unauthorised0.9%
Authorised absence
3.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.6%
Enrolments in measure
358

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill100%

422 pupils · 420 places

Pupils on roll
422
Boys / girls
222 / 200
School capacity
420
Capacity fill
422 / 420 (100%)
Free school meals
3.1%
FSM pupils
13
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE LAURUS TRUST
Academy trust
THE LAURUS TRUST
Sponsor
The Laurus Trust
Headteacher
Mr Joe Maguire

Location

Address
Altrincham Road
Postcode
SK9 5NQ
Town
Wilmslow
County
Cheshire
Local authority
Cheshire East
District
Cheshire East
Constituency
Tatton
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–11, in Wilmslow, Cheshire East, 422 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 3.1%.

Open schools in Wilmslow
13
Primary schools in Wilmslow
9
Academies among open schools in Wilmslow
38% (5)
Open schools in SK9
18
Primary in SK9
10
Open schools in Cheshire East LA
180
Primary in Cheshire East LA
124

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    • KS293%
    • Absence3.5%
    • FSM1.7%

    0.7 miles away

  • Lacey Green Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

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    • KS284%
    • Absence4.0%
    • FSM11.1%

    0.8 miles away

  • Lindow Community Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    • KS268%
    • Absence4.0%
    • FSM9.2%

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  • Styal Primary School

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    Ages 4–11

    • KS259%
    • Absence7.7%
    • FSM21.0%

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    • KS265%
    • Absence6.8%
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  • Handforth Grange Primary School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS273%
    • Absence4.3%
    • FSM11.5%

    2.0 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Joe Maguire
Telephone
01625468040
Website
gorseybank.org.uk

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