Simmondley Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Pennine Road Simmondley Glossop Derbyshire SK13 6NN |
| Phone | 01457852721 |
| Reference Number | 112706 |
Simmondley Primary School continues to uphold the good standards identified in its previous inspection, demonstrating effective actions to maintain these achievements. The school fosters a happy and supportive environment where pupils feel safe and valued. The curriculum is broad and balanced, successfully preparing pupils for their academic journey while also prioritizing their personal development. Notably, the school has a strong focus on reading and oracy skills, and is committed to inclusivity, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 294 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.7%
Girls: 48.3% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 32.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 22 | 43 |
| 2 | 26 | 15 | 41 |
| 3 | 22 | 22 | 44 |
| 4 | 22 | 23 | 45 |
| 5 | 18 | 25 | 43 |
| 6 | 22 | 23 | 45 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 95.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| White, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 19 Nov 2019 | School inspection |
| 15 Dec 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jan 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Oct 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 23 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Oct 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and supported at school.
- The school has a broad and balanced curriculum.
- Strong emphasis on reading and phonics development.
- High levels of staff satisfaction and well-being.
- Inclusive approach for pupils with SEND.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent application of phonics knowledge in written work.
- Lack of a consistent approach to assess what pupils know in the wider curriculum.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 9% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | ||
| Maths | 107 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.3 | ||
| Writing | 1.5 | ||
| Maths | -0.4 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 7 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Whitfield St James' CofE (VC) Primary School
Chadwick Street, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 8EF |
0.42 miles |
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Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Dinting Vale, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 6NX |
0.44 miles |
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St Luke's CofE Primary School
Spire Hollin, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 7BS |
0.72 miles |
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St Margaret's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Glossop Road, Gamesley, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 6JH |
0.8 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Gladstone Street, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 8NE |
0.84 miles |
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Kershaw Wood
Talbot Street, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 7DG |
0.87 miles |
|
Gamesley Primary School
Grindleford Grove, Gamesley, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 6HW |
0.91 miles |
|
Gamesley Early Excellence Centre
Grindleford Grove, Glossop, SK13 0LU |
0.93 miles |
|
Duke of Norfolk CofE Primary School
Royle Avenue, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 7RD |
1.04 miles |
|
Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Long Lane, Charlesworth, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 5ET |
1.19 miles |
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All Saints Catholic Voluntary Academy
Church Street, Old Glossop, All Saints Cva, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 7RJ |
1.29 miles |
|
Hadfield Nursery School
Queen Street, Glossop, SK13 2DW |
1.37 miles |
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St Andrew's CofE Junior School
Hadfield Road, Hadfield, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 2DR |
1.41 miles |
|
Hadfield Infant School
Mersey Bank Road, Hadfield, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 1PN |
1.45 miles |
|
St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy
The Carriage Drive, Hadfield, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 1PJ |
1.62 miles |
|
Padfield Community Primary School
Rhodes Street, Padfield, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 1EQ |
1.66 miles |
|
Hollingworth Primary School
Market Street, Hollingworth, Market Street, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 8LP |
1.91 miles |
|
Mottram CofE Primary School
War Hill, Mottram, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 6JL |
1.99 miles |
|
Tintwistle CofE (Aided) Primary School
South Close, Tintwistle, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 1LY |
2.1 miles |
|
Arundale Primary School
Lowry Grove, Mottram, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 6PW |
2.4 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy
Sunlaws Street, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 8DR |
0.47 miles |
|
Glossopdale School and Sixth Form
Newshaw Lane, Hadfield, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 2DA |
1.16 miles |
|
Longdendale High School
Spring Street, Hyde, SK14 8LW |
2.09 miles |
|
Brambles School
29 Ashworth Lane, Mottram, Cheshire, SK14 6NT |
2.12 miles |
|
Peak Forest
First Steps Together, Stockport Road, Hyde, SK14 3QF |
2.49 miles |
|
Alder Community High School
Mottram Old Road, Gee Cross, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 5NJ |
3.84 miles |
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Copley Academy
Huddersfield Road, Stalybridge, Cheshire, SK15 3RR |
4.34 miles |
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Arnfield Independent School
Arnfield Independent School, Po Box 446, Glossop, SK14 9EY |
4.64 miles |
|
Rayner Stephens High School
Yew Tree Lane, Dukinfield, Cheshire, SK16 5BL |
4.72 miles |
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Cromwell High School
Yew Tree Lane, Dukinfield, Cheshire, SK16 5BJ |
4.72 miles |
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Trinity School
Birbeck Street, Off High Street, Stalybridge, Cheshire, SK15 1SH |
4.83 miles |
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Thomas Ashton School
Bennett Street, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 4SS |
4.96 miles |
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Hyde High School
Old Road, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 4SP |
4.96 miles |
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All Saints Catholic College
Birch Lane, Dukinfield, Cheshire, SK16 5AP |
4.98 miles |