The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 226
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 27.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- INSPIRE PARTNERSHIP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Annabel Berry (Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
High Street, Gawthorpe, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 9QP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOrchard Primary Academy
Primary · 928m away
Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.5km away
Earlsheaton Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
Manor Croft Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
Towngate Primary Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Gawthorpe Community Academy's Ofsted rating?
Gawthorpe Community Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gawthorpe Community Academy?
Gawthorpe Community Academy currently has 226 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gawthorpe Community Academy take?
Gawthorpe Community Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gawthorpe Community Academy?
Gawthorpe Community Academy is in Ossett, WF5 9QP, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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