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Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School

Forester Drive, Stalybridge, SK15 2DP
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Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School
Stalybridge, SK15 2DP
406 Pupils
446 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
23.00% FSM %
218 Boys
188 Girls
About Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School

Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Stalybridge, Tameside, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 406 pupils on roll. School capacity: 446. Current headteacher: Alexandra Flood.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Tameside
Region North West
Administrative District Tameside
Parliamentary Constituency Stalybridge and Hyde
Ward Dukinfield Stalybridge
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 Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10078983
URN 106188
Data Last Updated 23-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Michael O'Dowd Chair of Governors 07/12/2021 05/12/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Pauline Ashton Governor 07/12/2021 27/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr James Chambers Governor 28/03/2024 27/03/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Glyn Goodchild Governor 01/04/2024 13/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Kimberley Heavey Governor 29/11/2024 29/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jordan McCabe Governor 01/03/2023 01/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Christopher Schofield Governor 01/06/2024 01/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Nicola Welsh Governor 14/07/2020 13/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Stuart Wood Governor 11/06/2024 11/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Trinity School
0.27 km • Stalybridge
Other
Tame Bank
0.31 km • Stalybridge
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St. Peter's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
0.36 km • Stalybridge
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West Hill School
0.8 km • Stalybridge
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Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery
1.02 km • Dukinfield
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St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield
1.03 km • Dukinfield
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Stalybridge, Tameside.
Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School has 406 pupils, with a capacity of 446.
Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School is Miss Alexandra Flood.
Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School is at Forester Drive, Stalybridge, SK15 2DP, in the Tameside local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School: Does not have a sixth form.
Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Alexandra Flood
Forester Drive, Stalybridge, SK15 2DP
01613384262
www.gorsehall.tameside.sch.uk
Location
SK15 2DP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 106188
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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