The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- The school is at capacity (133% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 356
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 43.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Trust
- ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jack Moore (Principal)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Gooseacre Avenue, Thurnscoe, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 0NU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Robert Ogden School
Independent · 314m away
The Hill Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Sandhill Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Highgate Primary Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Goldthorpe Primary Academy
Primary · 2.2km away
Astrea Academy Dearne
Secondary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Gooseacre Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Gooseacre Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gooseacre Primary Academy?
Gooseacre Primary Academy currently has 356 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gooseacre Primary Academy take?
Gooseacre Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gooseacre Primary Academy?
Gooseacre Primary Academy is in Rotherham, S63 0NU, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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