Goldthorpe Primary Academy

About Goldthorpe Primary Academy

Goldthorpe Primary Academy is an academy converter in Rotherham, Barnsley, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 292 pupils on roll. It is part of DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 October 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 46.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Barnsley →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

292 / 297 (98%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

24 October 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Doncaster Road, Rotherham, Barnsley, S63 9HY

Phone

01709301263

Head Teacher

Thomas Jay Bower

Website

www.goldthorpepa.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Goldthorpe Primary Academy?

Goldthorpe Primary Academy is an academy converter in Rotherham, Barnsley, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Goldthorpe Primary Academy have?

Goldthorpe Primary Academy has 292 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Goldthorpe Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Goldthorpe Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 October 2023).

How does Goldthorpe Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

68% of pupils at Goldthorpe Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Goldthorpe Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Goldthorpe Primary Academy is part of DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Goldthorpe Primary Academy?

Goldthorpe Primary Academy is located at Doncaster Road, Rotherham, Barnsley, S63 9HY.