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Simmondley Primary School
Pennine Road, Simmondley, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 6NN, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.3 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
294
Capacity
315
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in key stage 2, where 71% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 33% of schools nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 86% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community atmosphere. However, only 9% of pupils achieve the higher standard in key stage 2, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 15 December 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Parent View (97 responses)
★★★★★3.9
My child feels safe
98%
My child makes good progress
94%
My child is happy
92%
Good range of subjects
91%
Behaviour is good
91%
I'd recommend this school
86%
Progress is communicated
81%
School keeps me informed
79%
Good range of extra-curricular
78%
School has high expectations
78%
School supports development
69%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
White Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Mixed Other0.3%
Location
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53.43976, -1.96788 · SK13 6NN
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN112706
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Simmondley Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Simmondley Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 December 2015.
Is Simmondley Primary School a good school?
Simmondley Primary School scores 68.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Simmondley Primary School?
Based on 97 Ofsted Parent View responses, Simmondley Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
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