Gorsewood Primary School Catchment Area
Gorsewood Primary School is a community primary school in Runcorn, Halton , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 175 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
175
Pupils
210
Capacity
83%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2014
Gorsewood Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Gorsewood Primary School?
The catchment area for Gorsewood Primary School is the geographic zone Halton uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Halton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Gorsewood Primary School is set by Halton 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 Halton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Halton catchment area documents →Gorsewood Primary School: 210 places, 83% filled: places available
Gorsewood Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 175 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 64.6% of pupils at Gorsewood Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Runcorn.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Halton publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Halton school admissions →
Gorsewood Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Gorsewood Road, Murdishaw, Runcorn, WA7 6ES
- Local authority
- Halton
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 64.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 111176
Other Primary Schools in Runcorn
If Gorsewood Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Runcorn are the next closest alternatives.
Victoria Road Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WA7 5BN
Aston by Sutton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WA7 3DB
Weston Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WA7 4RA
Castle View Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WA7 2DZ
The Brow Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WA7 2HB
Woodside Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WA7 5YP
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Gorsewood Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Widnes · 6.1 miles away
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Prescot · 6.8 miles away
Sutton Manor Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · St Helens · 6.8 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Gorsewood Primary School
What is the catchment area for Gorsewood Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Gorsewood Primary School is the geographic zone Halton uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Halton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Gorsewood Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Gorsewood Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 175 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Halton.
What is the admissions policy for Gorsewood Primary School? ▾
Admission to Gorsewood Primary School is managed by Halton. 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 Gorsewood Primary School cover? ▾
Gorsewood Primary School is a primary school in Runcorn, Halton, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Gorsewood Primary School? ▾
Gorsewood Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.