Goldthorn Park Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Goldthorn Park Primary School
Address: Ward Road
Town/City: Wolverhampton
County: West Midlands
Postcode: WV4 5ET
Telephone Number: 01902 558730
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: Elston Hall Learning Trust
Sponsor: Elston Hall Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Purshouse
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 436 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 104% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 41.3%

Location and administration

URN: 144252
DfE Number: 336/2075
UKPRN: 10063956
UPRN: 100071406619
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Wolverhampton (E08000031)
Constituency: Wolverhampton West (E14001596)
Electoral Ward: Blakenhall (E05014840)

Easting & Northing: 391703E, 296143N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 33' 49.29" N 2° 7' 25.31" W
Plus Code: 9C4VHV7G+FG

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Jasmeet Kaur Ahir - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 10 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 October 2025.
  • Mr Simon Halfhead - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 April 2028.
  • Gemma Harbias - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Kevin Pryce - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Rachel Purshouse - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Emma Steventon - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Claire Sumner - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 August 2027.