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Goldthorn Park Primary School

Academy converter · Wolverhampton · WV4 5ET

Ages 3–11 · 436 pupils · Wolverhampton

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Ofsted

Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

63%

Overall absence

6.7%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2022-03-01

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)63%
Higher standard (RWM)12%
Avg scaled score — reading
104.0
Avg scaled score — maths
104.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
105.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence6.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)22.3%
Unauthorised3.2%
Authorised absence
3.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.8%
Enrolments in measure
394

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill104%

436 pupils · 420 places

Pupils on roll
436
Boys / girls
229 / 207
School capacity
420
Capacity fill
436 / 420 (104%)
Free school meals
41.3%
FSM pupils
166
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: ELSTON HALL LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
ELSTON HALL LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
Elston Hall Multi Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Rachel Purshouse

Location

Address
Ward Road
Postcode
WV4 5ET
Town
Wolverhampton
County
West Midlands
Local authority
Wolverhampton
District
Wolverhampton
Constituency
Wolverhampton West
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, 436 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 41.3%.

Open schools in Wolverhampton
136
Primary schools in Wolverhampton
82
Academies among open schools in Wolverhampton
61% (83)
Open schools in WV4
21
Primary in WV4
10
Open schools in Wolverhampton LA
126
Primary in Wolverhampton LA
72

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in WolverhamptonNear WV4

  • Spring Vale Primary School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Wolverhampton · WV4 6SD · Wolverhampton

    Ages 3–11

    0.4 miles away

  • Parkfield Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Wolverhampton · WV4 6HB · Wolverhampton

    Ages 5–11

    • KS276%
    • Absence6.9%

    0.5 miles away

  • Grove Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Wolverhampton · WV2 1HZ · Wolverhampton

    Ages 3–11

    • KS237%
    • Absence6.2%

    0.9 miles away

  • Lanesfield Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Wolverhampton · WV4 6BZ · Wolverhampton

    Ages 3–11

    • KS269%
    • Absence5.6%

    0.9 miles away

  • Hill Avenue Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Wolverhampton · WV4 6PY · Wolverhampton

    Ages 3–11

    • KS240%
    • Absence6.9%

    0.9 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Rachel Purshouse
Telephone
01902558730
Website
http://www.goldthornpark.org.uk

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