The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 197
- Capacity
- 54%
- FSM
- 73.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- VICTORIOUS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Deborah Meredith
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Grindleford Grove, Gamesley, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 6HW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGamesley Early Excellence Centre
Nursery · Very close
St Margaret's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 671m away
Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Glossopdale School and Sixth Form
Secondary · 1.4km away
Simmondley Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
St Andrew's CofE Junior School
Primary · 1.7km away
Hadfield Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Gamesley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Gamesley Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gamesley Primary School?
Gamesley Primary School currently has 197 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gamesley Primary School take?
Gamesley Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gamesley Primary School?
Gamesley Primary School is in Glossop, SK13 6HW, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gamesley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Gamesley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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