Gomersal Primary School
Cleckheaton, BD19 4PX · Kirklees · primary school
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55th of 99 primary schools in Kirklees we can score, 144 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 the 3,535 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3/10 among them, against 4.2/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gomersal Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, matching the national median of 64%. However, 3.0% reached the higher standard, compared to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3 out of 10 among them, against 4.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 396 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 to bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards? What specific strategies are used to improve outcomes in the similar-intake comparison group? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing these academic metrics?
What Ofsted said about Gomersal Primary School
Overview
Gomersal Primary School continues to be a good school, with leaders described as "ambitious for pupils in their care." Pupils are "positive about being members of the school community" and enjoy a supportive environment where they develop independence and curiosity. The inspection confirms that the school maintains high standards, particularly in behaviour and early years provision.
Strengths
- A new behaviour policy has had a "positive impact on behaviour in classrooms and around school," with pupils responding well to the changes.
- In subjects with a developed curriculum, such as art, pupils talk with "enthusiasm and excitement about their work."
- Early years staff provide a "positive start to their education," helping children develop routines, independence, and sustained concentration.
- There is a "clear phonics curriculum" with well-matched reading books and a "positive reading culture" where pupils enjoy reading.
- Pupils learn about safety, relationships, and diversity, understanding "why prejudice and discrimination is wrong."
Areas to improve
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "not precise enough," meaning some miss opportunities to build skills and independence.
- The school’s evaluation of the impact of its actions is "not well developed," leaving leaders without a clear picture of how improvements affect disadvantaged pupils.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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
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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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