Open State Primary Mixed

Gorse Hill Primary School

Burleigh Road, Manchester, M32 0PF
331 Pupils
343 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
41.40% FSM %
186 Boys
145 Girls
About Gorse Hill Primary School

Gorse Hill Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Manchester and the surrounding area in Trafford with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the North West region.

It has 331 pupils on roll. School capacity: 343. Current headteacher: L Bates.

Information on Gorse Hill Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Trafford
Region North West
Administrative District Trafford
Parliamentary Constituency Stretford and Urmston
Ward Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
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 10078956
URN 106321
Data Last Updated 18-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Councillor David Acton Chair of Governors 23/03/2025 22/03/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Headteacher Lisa Bates Governor 16/04/2012 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Joanne Bladen-Kay Governor 22/10/2025 21/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Jill Da Costa Governor 25/06/2025 24/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Claire Ferguson Governor 02/12/2024 01/12/2028 Elected by school staff
Miss Gina Homes Governor 21/10/2025 20/10/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Daniel Musson Governor 02/10/2024 01/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Liam Nolan Governor 21/10/2025 20/10/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Judith Stott Governor 23/06/2022 22/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Caroline Wade Governor 19/03/2019 18/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Gorse Hill Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Manchester, Trafford.
Gorse Hill Primary School has 331 pupils, with a capacity of 343.
Gorse Hill Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Gorse Hill Primary School is Mrs L Bates.
Gorse Hill Primary School is at Burleigh Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 0PF, in the Trafford local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Gorse Hill Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Gorse Hill Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs L Bates
Burleigh Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 0PF
Location
Quick Summary
URN 106321
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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