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Gooseacre Primary Academy
Gooseacre Avenue, Off Merrill Road, Thurnscoe, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 0NU, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.3 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
356
Capacity
268
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
133%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 69% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 39% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 94% of respondents recommending the school, indicating a strong community connection. However, only 3% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 11 March 2025Quality 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%. | 69% | Top 39% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (16 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
Behaviour is good
81%
School supports development
81%
School has high expectations
81%
Progress is communicated
81%
School keeps me informed
75%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.0%
White Other7.3%
Black African3.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Gypsy/Roma1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Other0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Other0.3%
Location
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53.55064, -1.31983 · S63 0NU
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN138415
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.astreagooseacre.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Gooseacre Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Gooseacre Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 March 2025.
Is Gooseacre Primary Academy a good school?
Gooseacre Primary Academy scores 65.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Gooseacre Primary Academy?
Based on 16 Ofsted Parent View responses, Gooseacre Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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