Gateford Park Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Amherst Rise Gateford Park Worksop Nottinghamshire S81 7RG |
| Phone | 01909478681 |
| Reference Number | 131722 |
Gateford Park Primary School demonstrates a strong commitment to maintaining high standards of education, as noted in this inspection. The school fosters a welcoming environment where pupils feel safe and supported, leading to positive learning experiences. With a focus on personal development and a love for reading, pupils display good behavior and actively contribute to school life. The school has shown effective practices in teaching and learning, particularly in reading and mathematics, and displays a dedication to inclusivity, especially for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This inspection is particularly notable as it is the school's first routine inspection since the COVID-19 pandemic.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 234 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.85%
Girls: 46.15% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 16 | 31 |
| 2 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 3 | 21 | 9 | 30 |
| 4 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 5 | 16 | 15 | 31 |
| 6 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.1% |
| Chinese | 4.7% |
| White, Other | 3.8% |
| African | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1.7% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Jan 2025 | School inspection |
| 26 Nov 2019 | School inspection |
| 09 Feb 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Interim assessment |
| 18 Jan 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Feb 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils thrive in a supportive and caring school environment.
- Strong emphasis on developing a love for reading.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Positive contributions to school life by pupils through various roles.
- High expectations of behavior among pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in checking pupils' understanding of new vocabulary and content.
- Occasional unclear explanations of new learning by teachers.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 10% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.1 | ||
| Writing | 0.8 | ||
| Maths | -2.5 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 41 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 25 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St John's CofE Academy
Raymoth Lane, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 7LU |
0.25 miles |
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Whipman Woods Flying High Academy
Gatekeeper Way, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 7FT |
0.53 miles |
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Prospect Hill Junior School
Maple Drive, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 0LR |
0.77 miles |
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Prospect Hill Infant and Nursery School
Maple Drive, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 0LR |
0.78 miles |
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Norbridge Academy
Stanley Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 7HX |
0.94 miles |
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Redlands Primary and Nursery School
Crown Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 1TH |
1.2 miles |
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St Luke's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Brancliffe Lane, Shireoaks, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 8PW |
1.37 miles |
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Sir Edmund Hillary Academy
Kingsway, Kilton, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 0AN |
1.37 miles |
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Haggonfields Primary and Nursery School
Marjorie Street, Rhodesia, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 3HP |
1.41 miles |
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The St Augustine's Academy
Longfellow Drive, Kilton, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 0DW |
1.66 miles |
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St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Harrington Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 1NQ |
1.77 miles |
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Ramsden Primary School
High Road, Carlton-in-Lindrick, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 9DY |
1.91 miles |
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Worksop Priory Church of England Primary Academy
Holles Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 2LJ |
2.03 miles |
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The Tailor Made Programmes Team
The Behaviour Support Service, Worksop, S80 2LW |
2.05 miles |
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Woodsetts Primary School
Wellfield Crescent, Woodsetts, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 8SB |
2.07 miles |
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Kingston Park Academy
Long Lane, Carlton-in-Lindrick, Worksop, S81 9AW |
2.08 miles |
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Sparken Hill Academy
Sparken Hill, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 1AW |
2.45 miles |
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Netherton Road, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 2SF |
2.51 miles |
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Langold Dyscarr Community School
School Road, Langold, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 9PX |
3.59 miles |
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Anston Hillcrest Primary School
Hawthorne Avenue, South Anston, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S25 5GR |
3.9 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Outwood Academy Valley
Valley Road, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 7EN |
0.78 miles |
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Whitegates College
Dukeries Centre, Park Street, Worksop, S80 1HH |
2.03 miles |
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Outwood Academy Portland
Netherton Road, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 2SF |
2.45 miles |
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Worksop College
Cuthberts Avenue, Worksop, S80 3AP |
2.97 miles |
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Dinnington High School
Doe Quarry Lane, Sheffield, S25 2NZ |
4.37 miles |
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Elements Academy
Doe Quarry Lane, Dinnington, SHEFFIELD, S25 2NF |
4.45 miles |