Galley Hill Primary School
Guisborough, TS14 8DW · Redcar and Cleveland · primary school
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40th of 43 primary schools in Redcar and Cleveland we can score, 44 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 2,369 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3/10 among them, against 3.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| Ofsted | 5 | 35% | 0.18 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Galley Hill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. An inspection in June 2026 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3 out of 10 among them, against 3.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Choir, Craft Club, Cubing Club, Guitar, and Relaxed Kids, with an after-school club also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 265 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school manage class sizes when operating 55 pupils over its designated capacity? What specific support is provided for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How does the new inspection framework’s separate grading affect the school’s current improvement plans?
What Ofsted said about Galley Hill Primary School
Overview
Galley Hill Primary School is described as a "warm, welcoming and inclusive community" where pupils feel safe and valued. While attendance and behaviour are rated at a "strong standard," several other areas, including achievement and curriculum, are rated as "needs attention." Leaders have implemented rapid changes since the last inspection, which are beginning to have a positive impact, though outcomes are not yet fully reflected in published data.
Strengths
- Attendance is high with low persistent absence, supported by leaders who are "tenacious in promoting the importance of regular attendance."
- Behaviour is "calm and orderly," with pupils showing "commitment and determination to achieve well" and treating one another with kindness.
- The early years provision is effective, with a "carefully planned and well-sequenced" curriculum that prioritises language and literacy development.
- Staff morale is high, with a "positive learning community" where staff feel valued and supported by well-considered professional development.
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure staff use assessment accurately to plan next steps, as imprecise checks mean some pupils "revisit work that they already understand" or face tasks that are too difficult.
- The impact of interventions and support plans for pupils with special educational needs is not monitored closely enough, hindering progress in areas like handwriting.
- Pupils’ understanding of wider faiths, religions, and cultures is "underdeveloped," restricting their knowledge of world views.
Safeguarding
The report states that safeguarding standards are met, noting that leaders have established an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and that pupils are "made safer and feel safe."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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