The short version
Below-average SATs results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 166
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 34.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Head
- Miss Jane Barker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
April 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Shirley Avenue, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 4NA
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 166 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Cleckheaton, BD19 4NA, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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