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We are delighted to share our recent Ofsted report with you. We are incredibly proud of our school and the achievements of our wonderful children and dedicated staff. We invite all our parents, carers and members of our school community to take a read and find out more about our school.

A big thank you to all the parents and carers who attended our Reception Meeting and Year 1 Phonics Workshops today! We hope you found the sessions useful. Please click on the link below for the information we shared at the Reception meeting.

Our Nursery children enjoyed a special visit from our local PCSO, who helped them find out more about the important role police officers play in our community. The children learnt how the police help to keep us safe and had the opportunity to discover more about their work. It was a fantastic opportunity to learn about the people who help us every day!

Monday 12th October 2026 Headteacher's Message Dear Parents and Carers, The start of the school year has been a fantastic one, and I would like to thank all parents and carers for your continued support. In particular, thank you for prioritising your child’s attendance. Our recent Ofsted inspection highlighted the importance of ensuring that every child is in school every day, and your commitment helps us to minimise lost learning and maximise opportunities for every pupil to

In Art, Year 6 explored the powerful world of street art and discovered how many artists use their work to communicate important social messages. We discussed a range of issues that matter to people and considered how art can inspire change, raise awareness and encourage others to think differently. The children then reflected on social issues that are important to them, such as protecting the environment, equality, kindness, mental health and community. Using colour, imagery

Reception had a special visit from PCSO Shinton, who talked to the children about what police officers do and how they help to keep people safe. The children enjoyed learning about the different roles and responsibilities of a police officer and even had the opportunity to dress up as police officers themselves. They had lots of fun learning about the important work of the police!

The children in Reception brought their poem, Woodlouse, to life by pretending to be woodlice themselves! They also went on a woodlouse hunt in our outdoor area, using clues from the poem, such as “damp and dark” and “soggy moss and mouldy leaves”, to help them decide where to look. They had lots of fun searching for woodlice and exploring their outdoor environment!

Year 6 children have been exploring the exciting world of street art and its place in contemporary culture. They looked at graffiti as an art form, exploring lettering styles and graphic design before learning how to create their own graffiti letters and street art graphics. They then put their creativity to work, designing their own street art compositions. The children experimented with bold lettering, shapes and eye-catching designs to create their fantastic artwork. We ar

We were delighted to welcome PCSO Shinton into school to work with our Year 1 and Year 2 children on Stranger Awareness. The children learned some important messages about staying safe, recognising situations that may not feel right and knowing what to do if they ever feel worried or unsafe. PCSO Shinton encouraged the children to talk to a trusted adult and reminded them of the importance of making safe choices when out and about. The children listened carefully, joined in w

Children had lots of fun at Board Games Club! They enjoyed playing a variety of games, developing their problem-solving skills and had lots of fun with their friends.

To mark National Poetry Day 2026, Year 6 explored this year's theme, Wonder. We discussed the people, places and experiences that fill us with curiosity and amazement before expressing our ideas through poetry. Using the word WONDER, we created thoughtful and imaginative acrostic poems that showcased our creativity and individuality. Please take a look at some of our poems we created.

We are so proud of the children who represented Goldthorn Park at the All Aboard Festival at Aldersley Leisure Village! The children took part in some fantastic activities. They showed amazing skills, enthusiasm and determination throughout every event. Most importantly, they represented our school brilliantly and were wonderful ambassadors for Goldthorn Park. Well done, we are very proud of you! children who represented Goldthorn Park at the All Aboard Festival at Aldersley

Friday 25th September 2026 Headteacher's Message Dear Parents and Carers, I am absolutely delighted to share the publication of our recent Ofsted report and to celebrate the many wonderful aspects of our school community that were recognised by inspectors. The report reflects what we see every day at Goldthorn Park: a caring, ambitious and inclusive school where pupils thrive. Inspectors recognised our strong standards in achievement, curriculum and teaching, early years prov

Year 5 and 6 went on an amazing trip to the Grand Theatre in Wolverhampton to see the famous author and poet, Michael Rosen. Whilst there, we had the privilege of seeing him perform some of his best poems live on stage. Michael is most famous for his book, “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt.” During the show, the children were encouraged to join in with Michael’s funny and exciting poems. It was a superb show and all of the children thoroughly enjoyed it. They were also given a copy

As part of our whole-school Art Week, children from Year 1 to Year 6 explored the theme of Colour, taking inspiration from a range of exciting artists and creating their own original artwork. Take a look inside our gallery to see the wonderful artwork, sketchbook work and creative process behind our pupils’ fantastic creations.

Year 2 children and their parents had a fantastic time visiting Kingswood Trust! We enjoyed taking part in lots of exciting and new activities and making some wonderful memories together. Working in groups, we built dens using natural materials and enjoyed pond dipping, where we discovered lots of fascinating minibeasts. We also had the opportunity to feed the guinea pigs and sheep and got creative by making beautiful nature pictures. It was a fun-filled day of exploring, lea

Year 2 have enjoyed learning about King Prasutagus and Boudica in history, finding out why they were significant rulers from the past.

We were delighted to welcome Manny to Goldthorn Park as part of Manny’s Mile, a fantastic fundraising event raising money for Dementia UK. Over two days, Thursday 17th and Friday 18th September, Manny is running one mile at 50 primary schools to raise awareness and support this important charity. Our children gave Manny a wonderful welcome, holding up posters they had made and waving flags as he arrived. Two of our children also played the dhol drums, creating a fantastic atm

Thank you to all the parents and carers who attended our SATs, Residential and Secondary School Applications meeting. We hope you found the information shared useful. Please see below for the information we shared during the meeting.