Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery
Dronfield, S18 8ZY · Derbyshire · primary school
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74th 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 the 3,194 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.8/10 among them, against 6.5/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.8 out of 10 among them, against 6.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Garden Club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 252 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How does the curriculum prepare children for the transition to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery continues to be a good school, described as a "harmonious and happy place" where pupils are proud to attend. Leaders maintain high expectations, ensuring every pupil fulfils their potential while fostering a strong sense of community and respect.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and balanced," with careful planning ensuring new learning builds on existing knowledge.
- Teachers deliver learning with skill, providing effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Reading is celebrated and prioritised, with phonics taught well and books chosen carefully to match pupils’ abilities.
- Pupils develop personally through diverse opportunities, learning to care for their community and becoming "responsible citizens."
- Staff feel well supported, with many describing the school as "a team" and leaders considering workload.
Areas to improve
- Assessment in foundation subjects is not fully developed; checks are not used as effectively as in English and mathematics to address knowledge gaps.
- Some aspects of the school’s work are not monitored with enough precision, meaning leaders do not always have the knowledge needed to identify where staff require additional support.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving appropriate training and keeping a close eye on pupils to identify signs of risk.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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
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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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