Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery
URN: 133516 • Dronfield S18 8ZY
Overview
- Name
- Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery
- URN
- 133516
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Corinne Thornton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01246418508
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Balmoral Crescent, Dronfield S18 8ZY
Summary
Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery, located in Dronfield, Derbyshire, is a community school that caters to a mixed-gender population of 249 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, encouraging students to "be the best you can be." This ethos is reflected in their curriculum, which aims to provide a well-rounded education that meets the diverse needs of its learners.
The school offers various extracurricular activities and events, promoting community engagement and parental involvement. Notable events include regular parent-teacher evenings, seasonal fairs, and educational workshops. The school also prioritises the well-being of its students, providing support for those eligible for free school meals, which currently stands at 7.6% of the student body.
Parents can stay informed through the school's website, which features a calendar of important dates, including term dates and special events. Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where children can thrive academically and socially.
The school offers various extracurricular activities and events, promoting community engagement and parental involvement. Notable events include regular parent-teacher evenings, seasonal fairs, and educational workshops. The school also prioritises the well-being of its students, providing support for those eligible for free school meals, which currently stands at 7.6% of the student body.
Parents can stay informed through the school's website, which features a calendar of important dates, including term dates and special events. Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where children can thrive academically and socially.
Useful links
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
- Follow Us (other)
- Parent View (other)
- Ofsted Report (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Dronfield Infant School (72.7)
- Holmesdale Infant School (64.1)
- Dronfield Junior School (63.6)
- St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School (63.5)
- Penny Acres Primary School (61.5)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 249
- Boys
- 119
- Girls
- 130
- FSM %
- 7.60
- Open date
- 2002-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-04-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 249 | 119 | 130 | 210 | 7.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 245 | 121 | 124 | 210 | 8.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 231 | 112 | 119 | 210 | 10.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 231 | 112 | 119 | 210 | 10.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 245 | 116 | 129 | 211 | 9.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 246 | 119 | 127 | 211 | 8.40 |
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