The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 292
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 49.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Thomas Jay Bower (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Doncaster Road, Goldthorpe Primary School, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 9HY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Primary · 330m away
Astrea Academy Dearne
Secondary · 788m away
Highgate Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
The Hill Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Carrfield Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Gooseacre Primary Academy
Primary · 2.2km away
Heather Garth Primary School Academy
Primary · 2.2km away
Lacewood Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Goldthorpe Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Goldthorpe Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Goldthorpe Primary Academy?
Goldthorpe Primary Academy currently has 292 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Goldthorpe Primary Academy take?
Goldthorpe Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Goldthorpe Primary Academy?
Goldthorpe Primary Academy is in Rotherham, S63 9HY, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Goldthorpe Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Goldthorpe Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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