Gooseacre Primary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Gooseacre Primary Academy
Address: Gooseacre Avenue, Off Merrill Road, Thurnscoe
Town/City: Rotherham
County: SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode: S63 0NU
Telephone Number: 01709 893569
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: Astrea Academy Trust
Sponsor: Astrea Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mr Jack Moore
Capacity: 268
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 378 (42% boys & 58% girls)
Enrollment: 141% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 41.8%

Location and administration

URN: 138415
DfE Number: 370/2010
UKPRN: 10038383
UPRN: 10032789677
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Barnsley (E08000038)
Constituency: Barnsley South (E14001075)
Electoral Ward: Dearne North (E05016573)

Easting & Northing: 445162E, 406216N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 33' 4.6" N 1° 19' 10.86" W
Plus Code: 9C5WHM2J+G4

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Patricia Susan Bellamy - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 March 2026.
  • Jackie Colman - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Charlotte Cooper - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mr Luke Harper - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 12 May 2026.
  • Mr Nathan Higginbottom - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Jack Moore - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 June 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • David Scott-Hepburn - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Ms Joanne Town - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2016 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Rebecca Winchester - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 31 August 2028.