Goldthorpe Primary Academy

A good academy converter school in Barnsley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Goldthorpe Primary Academy.

Rotherham, S639HY Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
54.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 64.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
24 October 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Doncaster Road
Goldthorpe
Rotherham, S639HY

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148361
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Doncaster Road, Goldthorpe, Rotherham, S63 9HY
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
297 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
292
Free School Meals
52.3% (153 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
64.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 105.0
2023 102.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
16 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
32
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
292 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.0 per year)

Up 3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Building language Raising aspirations Embedded nurture

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Goldthorpe Primary Academy: an academy that thrives on putting children first. Our children are the heartbeat of the school and we serve to educate, inspire and safeguard them with a mutual understanding to always show unconditional positive regard. Our promise is ensure that every child leaves our academy to become respectful, kind and courageous learners ready to embrace their next chapter of learning at secondary school.

Facilities

On-site kitchen (state-of-the-art kitchens)

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

SEND Provision

SENDCo: Miss E Burgess

Admissions Criteria

Goldthorpe Primary Academy follows the local authority’s coordinated admission arrangements; applications must be made on the common application form (CAF) provided by the Local Authority; appeals process described in admissions policies; parents may contact the Academy to arrange a visit.

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