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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.

Friday 11th September 2026 Headteacher's Message Dear Parents and Carers, As we begin a new school year, I would like to extend a very warm welcome to all of our families. It has been wonderful to see the school buzzing with excitement, enthusiasm and smiling faces as the children have returned to their classrooms. I would like to praise all of our pupils for the fantastic way they have settled into their new classes. They have approached the start of the year with positivity

Customer Services will be offering face-to-face support sessions for parents and carers who need help completing online school applications for: Secondary school admissions for children starting Year 7 in September 2027 All sessions will be held in the Courtesy Computer Area, Civic Centre, from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Secondary School Application Support - Key Dates: Thursday 10 September 2026 Thursday 24 September 2026 Thursday 15 October 2026 Thursday 29 October 2026 Alternative

We hope you have all had a lovely summer break and enjoyed spending time with your family and friends. The classrooms are ready, the pencils are sharpened and the teachers are excited… we are ready to welcome everyone back to school! We are looking forward to seeing all of our children tomorrow and hearing about their adventures.

As their Goldthorn Park journey comes to a close, our Year 6 children had the opportunity to celebrate their achievements and make lasting memories at the Leavers' Prom. We are so proud of everything they have achieved and wish each and every one of them the very best as they begin their exciting new adventures. Good luck, Year 6 – you'll always be part of Team Goldthorn!

A huge well done to all the amazing children who took part in Goldthorn's Got Talent! 🌟 We were absolutely blown away by the incredible variety and quality of the performances. Every act was a joy to watch! What an amazing group of children we have here at Goldthorn. You should all be incredibly proud of your confidence, creativity and courage in getting up on stage and sharing your talents. Thank you for entertaining us and making the event so special. You were all fantasti

Before the event began, our school proudly took part in the opening ceremony, completing a lap of the athletics track while showcasing our school flag, which was beautifully designed and created by the children. A fantastic 14 pupils from across the school represented Goldthorn Park at the Trust's Commonwealth Games, held at Aldersley Leisure Village. Throughout the day, they competed with determination, enthusiasm and great sportsmanship in a variety of events, including obs

🎸 A huge well done to all our budding rock stars who performed in our Rocksteady concert! 🎤 We are incredibly proud of every performer for their enthusiasm and confidence. It was fantastic to see everyone's hard work and practice come together in such an enjoyable performance.

Well done to our wonderful Year 4 children, who proudly showcased everything they have learned this year in a fabulous concert for their parents and carers. We are so proud of their confidence, enthusiasm, and hard work. Thank you to everyone who came along to support them—it was a wonderful celebration of a fantastic year!

The children showed fantastic enthusiasm, determination and teamwork throughout Sports Day. It was wonderful to see everyone trying their best, cheering on their friends and enjoying the sporting activities. Despite the hot weather, the children demonstrated great resilience and kept smiling! We are incredibly proud of all their efforts and positive attitudes.

Friday 3rd July 2026 Headteacher's Message Dear Parents and Carers, This week, we have been focusing on our GOLDEN value of Excellence. At Goldthorn Park Primary School, excellence means always striving to be the very best version of ourselves. It is about taking pride in our work, showing resilience when faced with challenges, embracing new opportunities and giving our very best effort in everything we do. Excellence is not about being perfect; it is about learning, growing

Year 3 had an unforgettable day exploring Dudley Zoo! Armed with maps, the children enjoyed navigating their way around the zoo, locating and identifying a huge variety of fascinating animals. The children were captivated by the incredible sights throughout the day, with the flamingos, reptiles, meerkats and African bush dogs proving to be particular favourites. From start to finish, the trip was filled with excitement, discovery and wonderful learning opportunities. The chil