Gorse Covert Primary School

About Gorse Covert Primary School

We believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive — not just academically, but personally, socially and emotionally. Our aim is to help each child become a confident, curious, and compassionate individual who is ready for the next step in their learning journey.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Gill Poole

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.7

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

9.6

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

76.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Sophie L

Parent Oct 20, 2022

5.0

"Inclusive and creative learning environment"

We're so impressed with the inclusive and creative learning environment at Gorse Covert. The teachers are dedicated and enthusiastic, the outdoor play areas are fantastic and the before and after school clubs are a great addition. Our child feels happy and confident at school and we couldn't ask for more.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Emily W

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Wonderful community and outdoor facilities"

We recently moved to the area and were lucky to get a place for our child at Gorse Covert Primary. We've been impressed by the caring and inclusive community, the outdoor facilities are amazing and the teachers have been very supportive. We feel like we've made the right choice!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Hannah B

Parent Jun 1, 2022

5.0

"A great school with a strong sense of community"

We moved away from the area a few years ago but our child still talks about their time at Gorse Covert fondly. The teachers were supportive, the facilities were excellent and the community was warm and welcoming. We'd highly recommend the school to anyone in the area.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Rory T

Parent Mar 15, 2022

4.0

"A great school with some areas for improvement"

My child has been at Gorse Covert for a few years now and we've been generally happy with the school. The teachers are great, the facilities are excellent and the sports clubs are well organised. However, we've experienced some issues with communication from the school and the homework can sometimes be excessive. Overall, we'd recommend the school but with some caveats.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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