Goldthorpe Primary Academy

About Goldthorpe Primary Academy

Goldthorpe Primary Academy is a highly ambitious and aspirational learning environment where we strive at all times to find even more ways of enhancing our work to provide every child with an outstanding start to their school life in an exciting centre of learning, characterised by high standards in literacy and numeracy, a rich, broad and balanced curriculum and a happy, safe and supportive environment.

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Key Facts

Founded 1903

Students 280

Head/Principal Mr T Bower

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 4.5

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

13.3

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

56.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

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

Reviews 3

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Emily B

Parent Feb 20, 2023

5.0

"Best school ever!"

We've been at Goldthorpe Primary for 2 years now and I can honestly say it's the best school our son has ever attended. The staff are friendly and caring, and the facilities are fantastic. We particularly love the emphasis on language, raising aspirations and nurture - it really shows in the children's confidence and behavior.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Jamie W

Parent Sep 10, 2022

5.0

"Happy memories"

My daughter attended Goldthorpe Primary for 7 years and I have so many happy memories of her time there. The school was always very welcoming and supportive, and the teachers were always available to talk to. I was particularly impressed by the school's commitment to safeguarding and the regular updates we received about her progress.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Sophie G

Parent May 25, 2022

4.0

"Decent school, but room for improvement"

We've been at Goldthorpe Primary for a year now and it's been a bit of a mixed experience. The staff are generally friendly and the facilities are good, but we've had some issues with communication and consistency. The emphasis on language and aspirations is great, but we feel that the school could do more to support children with additional needs.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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