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Gorsewood Primary School

Gorsewood Road, Runcorn, WA7 6ES
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Gorsewood Primary School
Runcorn, WA7 6ES
175 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
64.60% FSM %
76 Boys
99 Girls
About Gorsewood Primary School

Gorsewood Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Halton, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 175 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Emma Jackson.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Halton or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Halton
Region North West
Administrative District Halton
Parliamentary Constituency Runcorn and Helsby
Ward Norton North
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10074380
URN 111176
Data Last Updated 04-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Mark Dennett Chair of Governors 31/08/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Nicola Carney Governor 11/11/2021 13/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Jessica Hale Governor 13/07/2021 13/07/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Joanne Harding Governor 26/06/2023 13/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Christine Heffernan Governor 23/06/2021 01/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Carole Howard Governor 14/11/2021 13/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Steven Hufferdine Governor 29/09/2025 29/09/2029 Elected by parents
Miss Emma Jackson Governor 01/08/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr David Jameson Governor 06/01/2024 06/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Samantha Marsh Governor 11/03/2024 11/03/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Chris Rusling Governor 10/02/2023 10/02/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Matthew Willcott Governor 01/09/2021 13/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool
0.04 km • Runcorn
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Murdishaw West Community Primary School
0.37 km • Runcorn
Other
Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy
0.81 km • Runcorn
Other
St Berteline's CofE Primary School
1.11 km • Runcorn
Other
Brookvale Primary School
1.41 km • Runcorn
Other
Windmill Hill Primary School
1.59 km • Runcorn
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Gorsewood Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Runcorn, Halton.
Gorsewood Primary School has 175 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Gorsewood Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Gorsewood Primary School is Miss Emma Jackson.
Gorsewood Primary School is at Gorsewood Road, Murdishaw, Runcorn, WA7 6ES, in the Halton local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Gorsewood Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Gorsewood Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Emma Jackson
Gorsewood Road, Murdishaw, Runcorn, WA7 6ES
01928712100
www.gorsewood.halton.sch.uk
Location
WA7 6ES  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 111176
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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