This website is written for our parents and as an introduction to our school and for prospective parents who are considering Goldthorpe Primary School for their child. We hope you will find it useful and informative. We would like you to know as much as possible about our school and about the people who are going to share with you the responsibility for your child’s academic, social, emotional, creative and spiritual development.

We are very proud of our school and will be happy to show you around so that you can be fully informed before making the decision to apply for a place.

Goldthorpe Primary has 10 classes including Nursery and Reception units. There are currently 301 children on the school roll.

We aim to provide a caring, stable, stimulation environment where all children can develop their full, individual potential. The staff are committed to ensuring that all children’s time in school, is happy and successful. We aim to raise achievement in all aspects of the curriculum. Developing self-confidence, motivation, self-reliance and co-operation. Goldthorpe School is committed to equality of opportunity.

Please keep this booklet for reference. Additional information is sent home regularly in the school newsletters. Please let us know if you and your family think any further information would be helpful. The staff are pleased to talk with parents, so do not hesitate to contact us about any matter that might concern you child. We look forward to working in partnership with you.

We strive for educational excellence in a climate of shared purpose and involvement, in which everyone is an equally valued, positive attitudes and relationships are encouraged and individual growth is supported. Within the context of an exciting environment children are helped to realise their role in society and to be sensitive to the needs of those around them.

Children are presented with the teaching of the Christian Faith and other Faiths and cultures. They are encouraged to grow in their faith and to respect the beliefs and faiths of others.