Gomersal Primary School, Cleckheaton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Gomersal Primary has created a positive learning environment where pupils are enthusiastic and well-behaved. The school offers a rich curriculum with inspiring topics, excellent art provision, and a wide range of sports activities including Danish longball and handball. Parents value the school's engaging approach and good attendance record.
Key Strengths
- Good attendance rates regularly above national averages
- Pupils are engaged, well-behaved and have positive attitudes to learning
- Wide range of extra-curricular clubs and an exciting art curriculum inspire pupils
- Parents are supportive and involved in their children's education
- Senior leaders are now identifying correct priorities and improving school morale
Areas for Improvement
- Leadership and management lack systematic checking of whether actions are having the desired effect
- Teaching is not consistently good and does not always meet the needs of all pupils
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs do not make expected progress
- Assessment systems lack precision to support better outcomes
- Subject leaders are not yet driving effective improvement in their areas
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the headteacher ensuring regular child protection training for all staff and pupils reporting they feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Art curriculum, extra-curricular clubs, indoor and outdoor sports activities including Danish longball, diamond cricket, handball, educational visits
Gomersal Primary School requires improvement following a decline from its previous Good rating. Leadership instability and inconsistent teaching have contributed to slower progress, particularly in reading and mathematics.
At a Glance
7.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 74% to 81%. Maths has improved from 64% to 69%. Writing has improved from 67% to 74%.
Class Sizes
28.8
Avg class size
27.2
Infant (KS1)
30.1
KS2
13
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
396 pupils
420 capacity
24 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Cleckheaton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Cleckheaton
Admissions Demand - Kirklees
Places available
5,606
Applications
4,584
Got 1st preference
93.6%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Primary admissions across Kirklees (2025/26)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.60776%
Overall absence
10.42254%
Persistent absence
355
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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