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Gawthorpe Community Academy
High Street, Gawthorpe, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 9QP, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.9 / 100
Bottom 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
226
Capacity
236
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving 60% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 63% nationally. While the percentage of students reaching higher standards is lower at 13%, the school is better than 50% of others according to its LocaleIQ score. Parents can expect a supportive learning environment for their children aged 3-11, although there may be opportunities for further improvement in stretching high achievers.
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Last inspected: 13 December 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.7%
Asian Pakistani4.4%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Black African3.1%
Mixed Other2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Asian Other0.4%
White Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Location
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53.69416, -1.59011 · WF5 9QP
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN137643
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Gawthorpe Community Academy rated by Ofsted?
Gawthorpe Community Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 December 2022.
Is Gawthorpe Community Academy a good school?
Gawthorpe Community Academy scores 49.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 50% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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