Gomersal Primary School, Cleckheaton
Gomersal Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Cleckheaton. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2018. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 3rd-highest of the 6 schools in Cleckheaton with published results, and 8,234th of 14,452 across England. It was 96% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2018)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Kirklees (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Gomersal Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Gomersal Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 69% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 75% in Kirklees and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 74% in reading and 64% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Gomersal Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 50 families put Gomersal Primary School as their first choice and 133 named it as one of their preferences, for 55 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Gomersal Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Gomersal Primary School are Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 79% reading, 79% maths); St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy (0.8 miles, Good, 94% reading, 91% maths); St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School (0.8 miles, Good, 97% reading, 93% maths); and Birstall Primary Academy (1 mile, Good, 75% reading, 80% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Gomersal Primary School.
Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolSt Patrick's Catholic Primary AcademySt Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years SchoolBirstall Primary Academy
Who goes there
7.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 49 pupils (12.4%) received SEN support and 7 (1.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Batley Rail Station, about 2.9 miles away in a straight line.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Gomersal School, 90 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 86 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kirklees (153).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Gomersal Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 1.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Gomersal Primary School are BBG Academy (1.1 miles); Batley Girls' High School (1.5 miles); and Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy (1.8 miles).
BBG AcademyBatley Girls' High SchoolWhitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from May 2018, 8 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Gomersal Primary School creates an ambitious and supportive environment where your child will develop strong reading skills through a well-structured phonics program and enjoy a positive school culture. The school goes beyond academics to help children understand healthy relationships, stay safe online, and develop as responsible community members. From Early Years onwards, children are encouraged to be independent learners with good concentration skills.
Key Strengths
- Clear phonics curriculum with well-matched books and good staff training - pupils enjoy reading and develop strong early communication skills
- Ambitious approach to pupil wellbeing including online safety, healthy relationships, and leadership opportunities like peer mentors
- Strong Early Years provision where children develop independence, concentration, and positive attitudes to learning
- Good support systems for pupils who need extra help with reading, and pupils with SEND access the same curriculum as their peers
- Effective behavior policy that has had a positive impact on classroom and school behavior
Areas for Improvement
- Support for pupils with SEND needs to be more precise and tailored to help them access the curriculum more successfully
- Evaluation of the impact of reading support is not detailed enough, meaning gaps in phonics knowledge are not closed quickly enough
- School's evaluation of improvement actions is not well developed - leaders need clearer ways to check if their actions are having the desired impact on pupils, especially disadvantaged pupils
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Visit of local artist to Year 5 for painting techniques
Gomersal Primary School continues to be a good school with ambitious leaders who are developing the curriculum and supporting pupils' wellbeing. Pupils enjoy school, behave positively, and benefit from a strong reading culture and focus on personal development.
At a Glance
7.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 74% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 64% to 69% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 67% to 74% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.3
Avg class size
27.0
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
14
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Gomersal Primary School
Gomersal Primary School Newsletter - December 2025
19 May 2026
Gomersal Primary School Newsletter - March 2026
1 May 2026
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Term dates
Gomersal Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Kirklees. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Monday 6 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 7 April 2028 (half term Monday 21 February to Friday 25 February 2028)
- Summer term: Monday 24 April to Tuesday 25 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Gomersal Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Gomersal Primary School is in Kirklees; for families living there:
- Kirklees's school travel policy: School transport
- How to apply: Apply for school travel support
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 19
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 15 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 2 on a bicycle.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Kirklees is 12 (the median across 203 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Your chances of a place at Gomersal Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
405 pupils
420 places
15 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Cleckheaton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Cleckheaton
Across Kirklees council
Places available
5,437
Applications
4,554
Got 1st preference
93.8%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across Kirklees council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
49
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
14.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
396
Total Pupils
189
Boys
207
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
23
Teachers
17.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,916
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,034
Per pupil
£2193k
Total funding
£45k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.6%
Overall absence
10.4%
Persistent absence
355
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Gomersal Primary School
Questions parents ask about Gomersal Primary School
What are SATs results like at Gomersal Primary School?
Of the pupils at Gomersal Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 81% reached the expected standard in reading and 69% did so in maths.
What is Gomersal Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Gomersal Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2018, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Gomersal Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Gomersal Primary School is oversubscribed, Kirklees allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Gomersal Primary School?
Gomersal Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Gomersal Primary School?
Classes at Gomersal Primary School average 28.3 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Gomersal Primary School?
Gomersal Primary School has around 396 pupils on roll. 8% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Gomersal Primary School?
4.6% of sessions were missed at Gomersal Primary School in 2024/25. 10.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Gomersal Primary School?
Apply through Kirklees's coordinated admissions process, naming Gomersal Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
What are Gomersal Primary School's term dates?
Gomersal Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Kirklees. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Monday 6 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 7 April 2028 (half term Monday 21 February to Friday 25 February 2028); Summer term: Monday 24 April to Tuesday 25 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Gomersal Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 15 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 2 on a bicycle. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Kirklees is 12 (the median across 203 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Gomersal Primary School?
Gomersal Primary School is at Oxford Road, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 4PX.
Sources: Kirklees term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)