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Gooseacre Primary Academy

Gooseacre Avenue, Rotherham, S63 0NU
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Gooseacre Primary Academy
Rotherham, S63 0NU
356 Pupils
268 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
43.30% FSM %
152 Boys
204 Girls
About Gooseacre Primary Academy

Gooseacre Primary Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 2–11 based in Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 356 pupils on roll. School capacity: 268. Current headteacher: Jack Moore.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Barnsley or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Barnsley
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Barnsley
Parliamentary Constituency Barnsley South
Ward Dearne North
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders N/A
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-09-2012
UKPRN 10038383
URN 138415
Data Last Updated 12-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Charlotte Cooper Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Patricia Bellamy Local Governor 26/02/2025 31/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Jackie Colman Local Governor 25/09/2024 31/08/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Nathan Higginbottom Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Louise Jackson Local Governor 20/09/2022 18/09/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Jack Moore Local Governor 07/06/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
David Scott-Hepburn Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Joanne Town Local Governor 01/10/2016 30/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Rebecca Winchester Local Governor 25/09/2024 31/08/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Schools Nearby
The Robert Ogden School
0.31 km • Barnsley
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1.48 km • Rotherham
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Sandhill Primary School
1.89 km • Barnsley
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
1.93 km • Rotherham
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Highgate Primary Academy
1.94 km • Rotherham
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Goldthorpe Primary Academy
2.2 km • Rotherham
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gooseacre Primary Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Rotherham, Barnsley.
Gooseacre Primary Academy has 356 pupils, with a capacity of 268.
Gooseacre Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Principal at Gooseacre Primary Academy is Mr Jack Moore.
Gooseacre Primary Academy is at Gooseacre Avenue, Off Merrill Road, Rotherham, S63 0NU, in the Barnsley local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Gooseacre Primary Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Jack Moore
Gooseacre Avenue, Off Merrill Road, Rotherham, S63 0NU
01709893569
www.astreagooseacre.org
Location
S63 0NU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138415
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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