Gamesley Early Excellence Centre is a nursery school in Glossop, serving pupils aged 2 to 5. The school is a local authority nursery school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Gamesley Early Excellence Centre currently has around 31 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.4% boys and 51.6% girls. Around 60.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (90.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Grindleford Grove, Glossop, SK13 0LU |
| Website: | www.gamesleyeec.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01457860456 |
| School Type: | Local authority nursery school |
| Education phase: | Nursery |
| Local authority: | Derbyshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Deborah Meredith |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 112470 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/06/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 5 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 31 |
| Number of Boys: | 15 |
| Number of Girls: | 16 |
| White British | 90.30% | 28 |
| White and Black African | 6.50% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 3.20% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamesley Early Excellence Centre Grindleford Grove , Gamesley SK13 0LU | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadfield Nursery School Queen Street , Hadfield SK13 2DW | - not rated | 1,719 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamesley Community Primary School Grindleford Grove , Gamesley SK13 6HW | - not rated | 42 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gamesley Primary School Grindleford Grove , Gamesley SK13 6HW | 3out of 4 | 89 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Catholic Primary Glossop Road , SK13 6JH | - not rated | 821 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Catholic Voluntary Academy Glossop Road , Gamesley SK13 6JH | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Dinting Vale , SK13 6NX | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glossopdale School Newshaw Lane , Hadfield SK13 2DA | - not rated | 1,463 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glossopdale School and Sixth Form Newshaw Lane , Hadfield SK13 2DA | 3out of 4 | 1,463 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longdendale High School Spring Street , Hollingworth SK14 8LW | - not rated | 2,119 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longdendale High School Spring Street , Hollingworth SK14 8LW | - not rated | 2,119 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longdendale High School Spring Street , SK14 8LW | - not rated | 2,119 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brambles School 29 Ashworth Lane , SK14 6NT | - not rated | 2,131 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kershaw Wood Talbot Street , SK13 7DG | - not rated | 2,622 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorns School Manley Grove , SK14 6PJ | 4out of 4 | 2,657 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot House School Talbot Road , SK13 7DP | - not rated | 2,681 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Peak Forest First Steps Together , Stockport Road SK14 3QF | - not rated | 3,103 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.