South Gunthorpe, politically a part of Paston, consists largely of council housing, the local school being Gunthorpe County Primary. The more affluent North Gunthorpe, politically part of South Werrington, consists largely of private detached housing, the local school being Norwood County Primary. Following the closure of nearby Walton Comprehensive School in July 2007, secondary pupils from Gunthorpe attend The Voyager Academy which opened in September 2007.
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