Grindleford Primary School
Sir William Hill, Grindleford, Hope Valley, S32 2HSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Grindleford Primary School is a primary school in Hope Valley for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 72nd of 245 primary schools in Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 November 2023, report published 18 January 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 November 2023
There is a real sense of community at Grindleford Primary School. Pupils say that they enjoy coming to school. They know the staff care for them. They know that if they have a problem, they can get the help that they need. They talk with enthusiasm about the many activities they can do after school. Pupils feel safe in school. Pupils work hard in lessons. Staff have high expectations of pupils. Pupils contribute to lessons and they enjoy learning. They are polite and use good manners in and around school. They behave well. They say everyone is welcome in their school. They say they would recommend it to their friends. Staff make sure that they provide experiences outside the curriculum. Pupils enjoy many opportunities to develop their talents. These include playing hand bells and the flute. Pupils learn to keep safe online and in the rural community. They can attend after-school activities such as yoga or sports club. Parents and carers are supportive of the school. They raise funds to help. One typical comment from a parent was, 'A lovely community school, where my child is well supported by staff.'
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the school has not yet fully planned and sequenced the key knowledge it wants pupils to know. Pupils do not always learn the curriculum as well as they might. The school needs to ensure that these subjects are planned and sequenced, so pupils can build securely on prior knowledge.
- The leadership of some subjects is not fully developed. Leaders do not have an accurate view of all the strengths and weaknesses in the curriculum. The school needs to ensure that subject leadership is fully developed so that leaders can accurately check on, and improve, their subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
12 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
41 pupils on roll, with places for 70
Schools near Grindleford Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoney Middleton CofE (C) Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Eyam CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 50% met the expected standard |
| Curbar Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Hathersage St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| St Anne's CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kate Gemmell
- Phone
- 01433630528
- Address
- Sir William Hill, Grindleford, Hope Valley, S32 2HS
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112550
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.