The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (119% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
2% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 249
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Macleod (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Balmoral Crescent, Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 8ZY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School
Primary · Very close
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Lenthall Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.8km away
Holmesdale Infant School
Primary · 2.1km away
Dronfield Stonelow Junior School
Primary · 2.1km away
Bradway Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Lowedges Primary Academy
Primary · 2.3km away
Penny Acres Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery?
Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery currently has 249 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery take?
Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery?
Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery is in Dronfield, S18 8ZY, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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