Gamesley Primary and Nursery School
Glossop, SK13 6HW · Derbyshire · primary school
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77th of 263 primary schools in Derbyshire we can score, 354 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.2/10 against 114 of them, against 6.2/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gamesley Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 11.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access Forest School and swimming, alongside a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 180 pupils against a stated capacity of 364. 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 Forest School curriculum integrate with the core subjects? What specific activities are included in the after-school provision? How does the school support pupils in reaching the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Gamesley Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Gamesley Primary School is described as a “happy and welcoming” environment where pupils are “very proud” to attend. The report highlights a “purposeful working atmosphere” with positive relationships between pupils and adults, noting that staff have “high expectations” and pupils are “aspirational.” Leaders are effectively improving outcomes following pandemic-related challenges, with particular strength in reading and mathematics.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, are “well-mannered,” and “care for each other,” understanding diversity and equality.
- Reading is a “high priority,” with a “consistent approach” to phonics and high-quality support for early readers.
- The mathematics curriculum is “well planned,” enabling pupils to build understanding and confidently articulate what they have learned.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive teaching “closely matched to their needs” to access the full curriculum.
- Leaders ensure staff workload is manageable, and there is a “strong culture of safeguarding” with comprehensive record-keeping.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, curriculum thinking is not sufficiently refined, meaning pupils do not always build knowledge over time.
- Teaching delivery in some subjects does not focus enough on helping pupils remember important knowledge, with checks not always linked to expected learning.
- There is “some inconsistency” in pupils’ knowledge of fundamental British values and world faiths.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to spot risks and pass on concerns promptly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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