The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 434
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 45.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wolverhampton
- Trust
- ELSTON HALL LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Purshouse (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Ward Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV4 5ET
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmParkfield High School
Secondary · 402m away
The Kairos Academy (KS4)
Academy · 453m away
The Kairos Academy (KS3)
Academy · 481m away
St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 482m away
Spring Vale Primary School
Primary · 717m away
The Vireo Academy
Academy · 759m away
Phoenix Nursery School
Nursery · 784m away
Parkfield Primary School
Primary · 856m away
Questions parents ask
What is Goldthorn Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Goldthorn Park Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Goldthorn Park Primary School?
Goldthorn Park Primary School currently has 434 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Goldthorn Park Primary School take?
Goldthorn Park Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Goldthorn Park Primary School?
Goldthorn Park Primary School is in Wolverhampton, WV4 5ET, in the Wolverhampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Goldthorn Park Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Goldthorn Park Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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