The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+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)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
2% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 294
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 8.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mrs Deborah Greaves (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Pennine Road, Simmondley, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 6NN
Town setting
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St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy
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St Margaret's Catholic Voluntary Academy
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St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
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Gamesley Primary School
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Gamesley Early Excellence Centre
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Duke of Norfolk CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Simmondley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Simmondley Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Simmondley Primary School?
Simmondley Primary School currently has 294 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Simmondley Primary School take?
Simmondley Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Simmondley Primary School?
Simmondley Primary School is in Glossop, SK13 6NN, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Simmondley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Simmondley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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