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Grindleford Primary School

Derbyshire Dales, S32 2HSPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
3 1st-choice / 3 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Grindleford Primary School

Grindleford Primary School is a small state primary in the Derbyshire Dales, part of the Derbyshire local authority. With just 48 pupils on roll against a capacity of 70, it is one of the smaller schools in the area, and it sits within a competitive local landscape. Among the 353 primary schools in the same LA, the top-ranked peers are Wessington Primary School, Redhill Primary School, and Longford CofE Primary School, all of which share a perfect ranking score of 100. Grindleford itself holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across its two most recent inspections, including the most recent graded inspection in November 2023. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and serves children aged 4 to 11. It does not offer nursery provision or a sixth form. The headteacher is Kate Gemmell. For parents looking at the local primary landscape, Grindleford represents a consistently well-regarded option in a rural setting, though it is not among the very top-ranked schools in the authority.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSir William Hill, Hope Valley, Derbyshire Dales, S32 2HS
HeadteacherKate Gemmell
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils48
Free School Meals (FSM)12.5%
School Capacity48 / 70 (69% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallPlaying FieldsLibraryArt StudiosGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

DanceRoundersFootballCricketSwimmingAthleticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubBook ClubChoirCoding

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:40

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: grindlefordprimaryschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Grindleford Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.