Simmondley Primary School
Glossop, SK13 6NN · Derbyshire · primary school
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71st 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.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Simmondley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A further 9.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. The school was inspected in January 2025 and judged Good.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
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Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school maintain the Good inspection rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Simmondley Primary School
Overview
Simmondley Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils are proud of their happy school, feeling safe and well-supported, with high expectations for their personal and academic achievements. The school fosters a positive community where staff enjoy working and governors fulfil their roles expertly.
Strengths
- The curriculum is broad and balanced, with knowledge deepening progressively; pupils solve complex mathematical concepts confidently by Year 6.
- Reading is a high priority, with staff using carefully chosen texts and phonics knowledge increasing over time so pupils learn to read well.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified without delay and benefit from high-quality pastoral support and an inclusive approach.
- Pupils develop empathy and respect for others, showing a keen interest in life beyond their own community.
- Attendance is high, and pupils leave as confident, polite, and articulate individuals who understand their rights and responsibilities.
Areas to improve
- The school must fully develop systems to check precisely what pupils know and remember in the wider curriculum to address misconceptions effectively.
- Staff should ensure pupils consistently apply their phonic knowledge in written work to prevent repeated errors and embed knowledge securely.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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.
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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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