Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Shirley Avenue, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4NAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Cleckheaton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 199 schools in Kirklees. It ranks 68th of 97 primary schools in Kirklees. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 June 2024, report published 4 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 June 2024
The school has high expectations for pupils' achievement. This includes for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils achieve well. This is reflected in the school's published outcomes. Pupils benefit from the nurturing relationships that they have with staff. There is a respectful culture among adults and pupils. Pupils behave well in lessons and at breaktimes. Pupils display positive attitudes to their learning. They are safe and happy. Pupils have a positive impact on the school through leadership roles. These include as eco council members, where pupils weigh the school's plastic waste. This helps them realise the impact that humans have on the world and the importance of recycling. The school enhances the curriculum through the use of external experts. This includes the local fire service, who teach children about fire safety. Pupils also learn about financial responsibility, including the benefits of saving money. All pupils, including those with SEND, have access to extra-curricular activities. These include learning a musical instrument and sports clubs. Pupils appreciate these opportunities to develop their talents and interests. Pupils learn how to care for each other and their community. Pupils engage in charity activities. They raise money for school events and contribute to a local food bank.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the school does not have a clear picture of the impact of the curriculum. This means that improvements are not as specifically aligned to areas most in need. The school should ensure that it checks how well pupils learn and remember the curriculum for each subject and uses this information to evaluate and improve the curriculum further.
- In some subjects, some pupils do not remember enough of what they are taught. As a result, they do not develop the depth of knowledge they could. The school Primary School 3 should ensure that it considers how it supports pupils to transfer learning to their long-term memory.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
24 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
166 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gomersal Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Littletown Junior Infant and Nursery School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Co-op Academy Smithies Moor | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 66% met the expected standard |
| Howard Park Community School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Jane Barker
- Phone
- 01274874550
- Address
- Shirley Avenue, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4NA
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- URN
- 107747
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.