Gawthorpe Community Academy
Ossett, WF5 9QP · Wakefield · primary school
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43rd of 98 primary schools in Wakefield we can score, 113 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.1/10 against 2,671 of them, against 5.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gawthorpe Community Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 13.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 231 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the leadership team monitor progress since the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Gawthorpe Community Academy
Overview
Gawthorpe Community Academy is a primary school where pupils are described as “happy and considerate” within a “calm and orderly atmosphere.” Leaders maintain “high ambitions” across the curriculum, resulting in strong outcomes for reading, mathematics, and personal development. The school fosters a strong sense of community, with pupils feeling safe and valued.
Strengths
- Early reading is a priority, with staff providing “repeated practise of sounds” so pupils learn to read with “fluency and confidence.”
- Mathematics teaching is “strong,” featuring a “consistent and ambitious approach” that helps pupils build on prior knowledge.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “well supported” and access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Personal, social and emotional development is an “emerging strength,” with pupils demonstrating a good understanding of British values and the Equality Act.
- The early years provision is ambitious, ensuring children are “prepared well for key stage 1” through purposeful environments.
Areas to improve
- New subject leaders require further development of expertise to lead their areas “consistently well” and check the impact of improvement actions.
- Staff need training to deliver storytelling sessions that consistently sustain children’s interest and develop a “love of reading for pleasure.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a “strong culture of safeguarding” where leaders provide regular updates and take effective action to support pupils at risk.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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