What did Ofsted judge Gorsey Bank Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Gorsey Bank Primary School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in May 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Gorsey Bank Primary School?

Gorsey Bank Primary School has 422 pupils on roll.

What ages does Gorsey Bank Primary School take?

Gorsey Bank Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Gorsey Bank Primary School located?

Gorsey Bank Primary School is located in Wilmslow, SK9 5NQ, Cheshire East.

How do I apply to Gorsey Bank Primary School?

Gorsey Bank Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How close do you need to live to get into Gorsey Bank Primary School?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Gorsey Bank Primary School was 0.465 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at Gorsey Bank Primary School?

When Gorsey Bank Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked after children, and all previously looked after children , including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. Previously looked after children are children who were looked after but ceased to be so because immediately after, they became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order; 2. Children with a s ibling at Gorsey Bank Primary School at the time the application is received and expected to continue — Children with a s ibling at Gorsey Bank Primary School at the time the application is received and expected to continue at the school in the following school year; 3. Children of Staff who have been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which application for admiss — Children of Staff who have been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which application for admission to the school is made and/or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 2 further criteria.

What is the largest ethnic background at Gorsey Bank Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 80.1% of pupils at Gorsey Bank Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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0.465miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Gorsey Bank Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — Looked after children, and all previously looked after children , including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. Previously looked after children are children who were looked after but ceased to be so because immediately after, they became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order.
2Children with a s ibling at Gorsey Bank Primary School at the time the application is received and expected to continue — Children with a s ibling at Gorsey Bank Primary School at the time the application is received and expected to continue at the school in the following school year.
3Children of Staff who have been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which application for admiss — Children of Staff who have been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which application for admission to the school is made and/or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
4Children resident within the designated catchment zone of the school — Children resident within the designated catchment zone of the school. Children will be classed within this category if they and their parents/carers are resident within the area served by the school on the closing date for applications.
5Other Children — Other Children. OFFICIAL

Oversubscription criteria as printed for this school in Cheshire East Council's determined admission arrangements section of the 2027 "applying for school places" guide (arrangements for 2027-28).

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Gorsey Bank Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Gorsey Bank Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Gorsey Bank Primary School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in May 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Gorsey Bank Primary School?: Gorsey Bank Primary School has 422 pupils on roll.
What ages does Gorsey Bank Primary School take?: Gorsey Bank Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Gorsey Bank Primary School located?: Gorsey Bank Primary School is located in Wilmslow, SK9 5NQ, Cheshire East.
How do I apply to Gorsey Bank Primary School?: Gorsey Bank Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Gorsey Bank Primary School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Gorsey Bank Primary School was 0.465 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Gorsey Bank Primary School?: When Gorsey Bank Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked after children, and all previously looked after children , including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. Previously looked after children are children who were looked after but ceased to be so because immediately after, they became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order; 2. Children with a s ibling at Gorsey Bank Primary School at the time the application is received and expected to continue — Children with a s ibling at Gorsey Bank Primary School at the time the application is received and expected to continue at the school in the following school year; 3. Children of Staff who have been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which application for admiss — Children of Staff who have been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which application for admission to the school is made and/or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 2 further criteria.
What is the largest ethnic background at Gorsey Bank Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 80.1% of pupils at Gorsey Bank Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Last distance offered at Gorsey Bank Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Gorsey Bank Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — Looked after children, and all previously looked after children , including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. Previously looked after children are children who were looked after but ceased to be so because immediately after, they became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order.
2Children with a s ibling at Gorsey Bank Primary School at the time the application is received and expected to continue — Children with a s ibling at Gorsey Bank Primary School at the time the application is received and expected to continue at the school in the following school year.
3Children of Staff who have been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which application for admiss — Children of Staff who have been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which application for admission to the school is made and/or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
4Children resident within the designated catchment zone of the school — Children resident within the designated catchment zone of the school. Children will be classed within this category if they and their parents/carers are resident within the area served by the school on the closing date for applications.
5Other Children — Other Children. OFFICIAL

Oversubscription criteria as printed for this school in Cheshire East Council's determined admission arrangements section of the 2027 "applying for school places" guide (arrangements for 2027-28).

Gorsey Bank Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Gorsey Bank Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Gorsey Bank Primary School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in May 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Gorsey Bank Primary School?: Gorsey Bank Primary School has 422 pupils on roll.
What ages does Gorsey Bank Primary School take?: Gorsey Bank Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Gorsey Bank Primary School located?: Gorsey Bank Primary School is located in Wilmslow, SK9 5NQ, Cheshire East.
How do I apply to Gorsey Bank Primary School?: Gorsey Bank Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Gorsey Bank Primary School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Gorsey Bank Primary School was 0.465 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Gorsey Bank Primary School?: When Gorsey Bank Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked after children, and all previously looked after children , including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. Previously looked after children are children who were looked after but ceased to be so because immediately after, they became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order; 2. Children with a s ibling at Gorsey Bank Primary School at the time the application is received and expected to continue — Children with a s ibling at Gorsey Bank Primary School at the time the application is received and expected to continue at the school in the following school year; 3. Children of Staff who have been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which application for admiss — Children of Staff who have been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which application for admission to the school is made and/or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 2 further criteria.
What is the largest ethnic background at Gorsey Bank Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 80.1% of pupils at Gorsey Bank Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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