Welcome to Goldthorn Park Primary School
Welcome to Goldthorn Park Primary School, a warm, inclusive and ambitious community where every child is celebrated, valued and supported to be their very best. We are proud to be a school where belonging, achieving and thriving are at the heart of all that we do.
Our ethos is brought to life through our core values of Growth, Optimism, Leadership, Determination, Excellence and Nurture. These values guide our daily practice and shape the experiences we provide for our children. We believe in a culture of growth, where learning is celebrated and challenges are embraced. Through optimism, we encourage positive attitudes and high aspirations for the future. We develop leadership in every child, helping them to use their voice, show responsibility and make a difference. With determination, our children learn resilience and perseverance, supported to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. We strive for excellence in learning, behaviour and care, and we place nurture at the centre of our school, ensuring that every child feels safe, supported and ready to learn.
Our simple school rules — Ready, Respectful and Safe — underpin daily life at Goldthorn Park. They help to create a calm, positive and purposeful environment where children feel confident, secure and able to succeed. By being ready to learn, respectful to others and safe in all that they do, our pupils develop the attitudes and behaviours that enable them to flourish both in school and beyond.
At Goldthorn Park, we work in close partnership with families and the wider community to create a happy, inspiring environment where children develop confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. Together, we ensure that every child belongs, achieves and thrives.
“Goldthorn Park Primary School is a community to be proud of. Our pupils inspire us daily with their curiosity and resilience, our families work in close partnership with us, and our dedicated staff give their very best to ensure every child feels supported, challenged and nurtured.”
Mrs R Purshouse
Headteacher
Noticeboard
Term Time: Tuesday 1st September 2026 - Friday 18th December 2026
Tue 1st Sept/Wed 2nd Sept - INSET days, School Closed to Children
Thurs 3rd Sept - Children return to school
W/B 7th Sept - Daily swimming lessons Year 5 and 6
Thurs 10th Sept - Chance to Shine Cricket Years 3 and 4
Fri 11th Sept - Manny's Mile Mufti Day - £1 donation to wear own clothes
W/B 14th Sept - Daily swimming lessons Year 5 and 6
Thurs 17th Sept - Manny's Mile 2026
Thurs 17th Sept - Year 2 Class 5 - Access to nature visit
Thurs 24th Sept - Year 2 Class 6 - Access to nature visit
Monday 19th October - Friday 23rd October - Black History Week: Honouring Our Communities
Monday 19th October - Black History Festival Day
Tuesday 20th October - Parents Evening #1 3:30 - 5:30pm
Wednesday 21st October - Parents Evening #2 4:00 - 6:00pm
Friday 23rd October - Goldthorn GOLDEN Party Day
Friday 23rd October - Children break up from school
Half Time: Monday 26th October 2026 - Friday 30th October 2026
Monday 2nd November - Children return to school
Tuesday 3rd November - Flu Vaccinations #1
Wednesday 4th November - EYFS Bonfire Day
Monday 16th November - Odd Socks Day for Anti-Bullying Week
Wednesday 18th November - Year 1 Trip
Friday 20th November - Choir event
Tuesday 24th November - Year 3 Trip
Wednesday 25th November - Y4 Trip
Wednesday 2nd December - EYFS Trip
Thursday 3rd December - Rocksteady Concert 10am
Friday 4th December - Flu Vaccinations #2
Tuesday 8th December - Wind in the Willows Theatre production in school
Thursday 10th December - Christmas Jumper and Dinner Day
Thursday 17th December - Christmas Party Day
Friday 18th December - Children break up for Christmas
Christmas Holiday: Monday 21st December 2026 - Friday 1st January 2027
Term Time: Monday 4th January 2027 - Thursday 25th March 2027
Mon 4th January - INSET day, School Closed to Children
Tue 5th January - Children return to school







