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Gamesley Early Excellence Centre

High Peak, SK13 0LUNurseryAges 2–5MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
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Competition
N/A
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Ranking
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About Gamesley Early Excellence Centre

Gamesley Early Excellence Centre is a state nursery in the Derbyshire local authority, serving children aged two to five in the High Peak area. It is one of eight nurseries in the county, and only two of those hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. While Gamesley itself is currently rated Good, its most recent graded inspection in June 2024 placed it just one step below the top tier. The school’s headteacher, Deborah Meredith, leads a small setting of just 31 pupils, with a notably high proportion — 60 per cent — eligible for free school meals. This places the nursery in a context of significant socio-economic need, and its local peers among Derbyshire’s top-rated nurseries include those that have achieved Outstanding status, though the data does not name them individually. The school’s facilities are surprisingly broad for a nursery of this size, including a sensory room, library, gymnasium, forest school and even a chapel, alongside clubs such as gardening, eco club and art club.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGrindleford Grove, Glossop, High Peak, SK13 0LU
HeadteacherDeborah Meredith
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils31
Free School Meals (FSM)60.0%
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 2 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sensory RoomLibraryGymnasiumForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

5

Sports

SwimmingDance

Clubs & Activities

GardeningEco ClubArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gamesley Early Excellence Centre

Gamesley Early Excellence Centre has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.