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Goldthorpe Primary Academy
Doncaster Road, Goldthorpe, Goldthorpe Primary School, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 9HY, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.4 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
292
Capacity
297
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary academy demonstrates a strong performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 68% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 41% of schools nationally. Parent satisfaction appears to be solid, as indicated by a LocaleIQ score of 60.4, which is better than 60% of schools. However, only 12% of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 24 October 2023Quality 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%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.3%
White Other9.6%
Black African6.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Mixed Other1.0%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Location
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53.53507, -1.29940 · S63 9HY
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN148361
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.goldthorpepa.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Goldthorpe Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Goldthorpe Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 October 2023.
Is Goldthorpe Primary Academy a good school?
Goldthorpe Primary Academy scores 60.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% 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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