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Goldthorpe Primary Academy
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Goldthorpe Primary Academy
- Primary
- Barnsley S63 9HY
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a very high priority in this school. The phonics programme is taught consistently by staff who are experts in the teaching of reading.
Success of the Curriculum: In many subjects, the carefully planned sequence of learning helps pupils to learn well.
Areas Needing Improvement: In other subjects, such as religious education and languages, pupils鈥� knowledge is much less secure.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Children in the early years have plentiful opportunities to develop their mathematical knowledge. Teachers make regular checks on pupils鈥� knowledge.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff quickly identify and support pupils who struggle with reading to help them keep up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well throughout the school. They are calm, respectful and polite.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school identifies pupils with SEND promptly. These pupils receive dedicated and focused support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are happy and feel safe. Clear routines and the school鈥檚 expectations of pupils鈥� behaviour are applied consistently.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school provides exceptional nurture and pastoral support to its pupils.
Parental Involvement: The school works closely with families where attendance is an issue.
Extracurricular Activities: There is a wide range of extra-curricular clubs that help pupils to explore new skills and interests. Pupils participate in sports clubs, such as rugby and football. There are also creative clubs for art, craft and writing.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel well supported and say that leaders in the school and in the trust invest in them.
Impact on Student Progress: The recent excellent work of the trust and the school is ensuring that current pupils are achieving more highly than historic outcomes for the school would suggest.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers make regular checks on pupils鈥� knowledge. They provide support for pupils who need it.
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About Us
Goldthorpe Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 292 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 56% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.8 | 22 | 21.6 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 102 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 104 | 100 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% | 60.22% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 6.79% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Goldthorpe Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 21 : 1