Is Gorse Covert Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 13 June 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 14th of 59 primary schools in Warrington. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Gorse Covert Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 77% of pupils at Gorse Covert Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Gorse Covert Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Gorse Covert Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Gorse Covert Primary School

Gorse Covert Road, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 6TS

Local ranking14th of 59 primary schools in Warrington

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

242

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 13 June 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 77.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 13.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 97.0%
Writing (Expected): 87.0%
Maths (Expected): 90.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 94.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 109.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 107.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 110.0
Cohort Size: 31

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 211
Boys: 103 (49%)
Girls: 109 (51%)
Capacity: 242 (88% full)
SEND: 15.6%
FSM Eligible: 20.9%
EAL: 12.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 8.5%
SEN Support: 7.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 11.2
Budget per Pupil: £7,469/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 5.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 82.7%
White Other: 5.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.5%
Black African: 2.5%
Mixed Other: 2.0%
Asian Indian: 1.5%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.0%
Asian Other: 1.0%

82.7%

White British

5.9%

White Other

2.5%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01925825070

gorsecovertprimary@onecommunitytrust.co.uk

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Gorse Covert Road

Warrington, North West

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Administrative

URN: 147389
UKPRN: 10084200
Establishment No.: 2687
Trust: ONE COMMUNITY TRUST

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