Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Cleckheaton, BD19 4NA · Kirklees · primary school
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76th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.9/10 against 2,283 of them, against 2.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 166 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs?
What Ofsted said about Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are "safe and happy" and benefit from "nurturing relationships" with staff. Leaders have "high expectations for pupils’ achievement," resulting in a "respectful culture" and positive attitudes towards learning.
Strengths
- The school has "prioritised reading," with adults using training to teach early reading well and providing books that motivate pupils to become "independent readers."
- Mathematics lessons are "structured with purpose," helping pupils "make links in their understanding" and transfer learning to long-term memory.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported through tailored learning, enabling them to "learn successfully alongside their peers."
- The curriculum enhances personal development, with pupils developing an "extremely mature understanding around tolerance and accepting difference."
- Pupils engage in leadership roles and community activities, such as the eco council and charity fundraising, demonstrating care for their community.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the school lacks a "clear picture of the impact of the curriculum," meaning improvements are not specifically aligned to areas most in need.
- In some subjects, pupils "do not remember enough of what they are taught," preventing them from developing the depth of knowledge they could.
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 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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