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Gooseacre Primary Academy
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Gooseacre Primary Academy
- Primary
- Barnsley S63 0NU
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics is well-organized and planned, with expert staff receiving high-quality training.
Success of the Curriculum: A strong culture of learning helps most pupils achieve well; Year 6 pupils' attainment in core subjects is above national averages.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum plans in art and modern foreign languages are less developed, leading to some gaps in pupils' knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Year 6 pupils' attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics over time has been above national averages.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, with commendable responses to staff’s high expectations and exhibit respectful and tolerant attitudes.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who struggle with reading receive extra phonics sessions, but some do not get precise support to catch up quickly enough.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers ensure that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) get the right support to help them achieve well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are confident that adults will help resolve any concerns, and distinguish between bullying and falling out, both of which are uncommon.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: A strong culture of safeguarding exists, with effective systems and vigilant staff ensuring pupils' safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents agree that the school provides a safe place where children achieve well.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities including visits, residentials, sporting activities, and community projects.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel well supported by leaders and are proud to work at the school.
Impact on Student Progress: Most pupils achieve well across the curriculum, particularly in mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders ensure that teachers know what to teach and when, building effectively on what pupils already know.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers have not yet been trained in delivering the new curriculum in art and modern foreign languages.
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About Us
Gooseacre Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 342 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 44% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Near Barnsley, Doncaster, and Rotherham, in South Yorkshire's Thurnscoe, is the Gooseacre Primary Academy. We presently have twelve courses in the school, including three Key Stage 1 classes, six Key Stage 2 classes, and more than 300 students on our roll. In recent years, the school has improved at an impressive rate, and in July 2018, Ofsted determined that we were still an excellent school. We are proud to have achieved this status for a second time, which is due to considerable dedication and effort from the whole team of staff and wider academy community. We are dedicated to keeping up our rate of advancement. We will build on our successes, make sure that best practises are implemented throughout the school, and advance fresh ideas to improve our performance even further. The culture of our Academy is one that places a high value on high expectations. We put a lot of effort into making sure that our kids have every chance to realise their full potential because we want them to.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.2 | 21.6 | 24.2 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 102 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 100 | 105 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 44% | 60.22% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 6.79% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 1 | 103 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 4 | 102 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% 2 | 66.61% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.78% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 4.6 | Well Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 1 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 4 | 101 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 78% 19 | 63.78% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 3 | 9.29% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.2 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.2 | Well Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 99 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% | 58.86% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 7.22% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Gooseacre Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 21 : 1
