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Schools in Gamesley

A town in Derbyshire

  • Town
  • 5 schools and nurseries
  • 247 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England. Missing school is a bigger problem than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky
  • Schools and nurseries52 primary · 3 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1167%England 62%
  • Free school meals, primary73%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school26%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Gamesley

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Gamesley primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Gamesley

2 mainstream schools in Gamesley, best first

Nurseries in Gamesley

3 in Gamesley, highest Ofsted grade first

The map

Every school in Gamesley, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Gamesley Early Excellence Centre, GoodSt Margaret's Catholic Voluntary Academy, GoodGamesley Primary and Nursery School, GoodWind In The Willows, GoodKinderview Childrens Day Nursery Ltd, Strong standard in every area
  • Good4
  • Not graded yet1
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Gamesley school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Gamesley's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Gamesley by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Gamesley vs England

How good are Gamesley's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Gamesley

GamesleyEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 2 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    67%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    26%

    England 18%

    Worse than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    73%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 3 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good3
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Gamesley in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap30%55%80%20182019202320242025
67% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%20%40%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
26% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Gamesley has 5 schools and nurseries.

There are 35% fewer pupils than in 2018.

73% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Gamesley's state schools each January.

Down 35% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Gamesley73%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Gamesley

How many schools are in Gamesley?

Gamesley has 5 schools, including 2 primary schools, 3 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Gamesley?

The highest-ranked schools in Gamesley on Eduscope are Gamesley Primary and Nursery School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Gamesley are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Gamesley hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Gamesley perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Gamesley, 67% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Gamesley?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Gamesley is 15.2:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Gamesley schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Gamesley is 26.3%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Gamesley?

There are 247 pupils enrolled across schools in Gamesley, with 214 in primary. 73.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Gamesley?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 5 schools in Gamesley by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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