Goldenhill Primary Academy
About Goldenhill Primary Academy
Goldenhill Primary Academy is rated Good overall by Ofsted following its most recent inspection in 2023, but the detail tells a more nuanced story. The school achieved an Outstanding rating in two of the five inspected categories: early years provision and personal development. In terms of academic outcomes, the most telling metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined at Key Stage 2. That figure stands at 90 per cent, which is significantly above the Stoke-on-Trent local authority average of 60 per cent. This performance places Goldenhill first among 63 primary schools in the local authority rankings, and in the top two per cent nationally. The school’s previous inspection, back in 2010, awarded it an Outstanding overall, so the current Good rating represents a change in grade, though the early years provision has held onto its Outstanding status across both inspections.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Oct 2023Source: Ofsted, 4 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Source: goldenhill.stoke.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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