Gawthorpe Community Academy
URN: 137643 • Ossett WF5 9QP
Overview
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Annabel Berry (since 2025) , Executive Principal
- Telephone
- 01924679680
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- High Street, Ossett WF5 9QP
Summary
Gawthorpe Community Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Ossett, Wakefield, with a current enrolment of 226 pupils and a capacity of 236. As part of the Inspire Partnership Trust, the school emphasizes a child-centred approach, ensuring that the needs and happiness of students are at the forefront of their educational decisions. The leadership team, including Executive Headteacher Mrs A Berry and Head of School Mrs A Bateman, is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for all children.
The academy prides itself on its strong links with the local community, which have been developed over many years. This connection enhances the educational experience by providing relevant opportunities and resources that benefit students both now and in the future. Gawthorpe Community Academy focuses on delivering a well-rounded curriculum that prepares children for their next steps in education and life.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through various channels, including the school website and social media. Regular newsletters and updates keep families informed about school events and initiatives, reinforcing the partnership between the academy and the community it serves.
The academy prides itself on its strong links with the local community, which have been developed over many years. This connection enhances the educational experience by providing relevant opportunities and resources that benefit students both now and in the future. Gawthorpe Community Academy focuses on delivering a well-rounded curriculum that prepares children for their next steps in education and life.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through various channels, including the school website and social media. Regular newsletters and updates keep families informed about school events and initiatives, reinforcing the partnership between the academy and the community it serves.
Useful links
- https://gawthorpe.ipmat.co.uk/ (other)
Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- INSPIRE PARTNERSHIP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 236
- Pupils
- 226
- Boys
- 110
- Girls
- 116
- FSM %
- 27.70
- Open date
- 2011-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 226 | 110 | 116 | 236 | 27.70 |
2024-09-11 | 237 | 124 | 113 | 236 | 26.80 |
2023-09-11 | 229 | 114 | 115 | 236 | 23.30 |
2022-09-11 | 229 | 114 | 115 | 236 | 23.30 |
2021-09-11 | 235 | 117 | 118 | 236 | 23.40 |
2020-09-11 | 233 | 117 | 116 | 236 | 19.30 |
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