Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School is a community primary school in Stalybridge, Tameside , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 406 pupils, and a capacity of 446 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3–11
Age range
406
Pupils
446
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School is set by Tameside and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Tameside before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Tameside catchment area documents →Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School — School Information
- Full address
- Forester Drive, Stalybridge, SK15 2DP
- Local authority
- Tameside
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 23% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 106188
Other Primary Schools in Stalybridge
If Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Stalybridge are the next closest alternatives.
Stalyhill Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · SK15 2TD
Arlies Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SK15 1HQ
Stalyhill Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · SK15 2TR
St Raphael's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · SK15 3JL
Dixons Silver Springs Primary Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · SK15 1EA
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · SK15 2PT
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Frequently Asked Questions — Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School
Is Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School oversubscribed? ▾
Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School is operating close to its capacity of 446 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School? ▾
Admission to Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School is managed by Tameside. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School cover? ▾
Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Stalybridge, Tameside, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School? ▾
Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.