St Giles CofE Primary School
89%
Capacity
322
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Giles CofE Primary School
St Giles CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the North East Derbyshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 322 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 363 places).
Ofsted has rated St Giles CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Matthew Loader, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6294th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 35 in North East Derbyshire.
St Giles CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 71 applications for 43 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 42 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Giles CofE Primary School include Library, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.2%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North East Derbyshire, St Giles CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Sheepcote Road, Sheffield, North East Derbyshire, S21 1DU |
| Headteacher | Matthew Loader |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 322 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.2% |
| School Capacity | 322 / 363 (89% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Feb 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 Feb 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 16 Sept 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)
6294th of 13,686
Nationally
564th of 1,353
In East Midlands
17th of 35
In North East Derbyshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
64%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
47%
'23/24
64%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed43
71
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
42 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Giles CofE Primary School
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Contact Information
Sheepcote Road, Sheffield
North East Derbyshire, S21 1DU
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