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St Giles CofE Primary School

Academy converter · S21 1DU

Ages 4–11 · 310 pupils · Derbyshire

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Ofsted

Expected standard

KS2 expected (RWM)

47%

Overall absence

6.7%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-05-06

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)47%
Higher standard (RWM)6%
Avg scaled score — reading
103.0
Avg scaled score — maths
105.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
106.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence6.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)19.7%
Unauthorised2.0%
Authorised absence
4.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.7%
Enrolments in measure
295

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill85%

310 pupils · 363 places

Pupils on roll
310
Boys / girls
149 / 161
School capacity
363
Capacity fill
310 / 363 (85%)
Free school meals
32.3%
FSM pupils
100
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Derby
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Derby Diocesan Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mr Matthew Loader

Location

Address
Sheepcote Road, Killamarsh, Derbyshire
Postcode
S21 1DU
County
South Yorkshire
Local authority
Derbyshire
District
North East Derbyshire
Constituency
North East Derbyshire
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–11, in Derbyshire, 310 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 32.3%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Derby.

Open schools in S21
11
Primary in S21
9
Open schools in Derbyshire LA
454
Primary in Derbyshire LA
354

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Killamarsh Infant School

    Ofsted: Some aspects not as strong

    Community school · Primary

    Sheffield · S21 2DX · Derbyshire

    Ages 3–7

    • Absence7.9%
    • FSM32.9%

    0.7 miles away

  • Killamarsh Junior School

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    Sheffield · S21 2EA · Derbyshire

    Ages 7–11

    • KS243%
    • Absence7.2%
    • FSM34.1%

    0.8 miles away

  • Halfway Nursery Infant School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    Sheffield · S20 3GU · Sheffield

    Ages 3–7

    • Absence6.4%
    • FSM20.6%

    1.2 miles away

  • Halfway Junior School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

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    Sheffield · S20 4TA · Sheffield

    Ages 7–11

    • KS266%
    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM32.5%

    1.3 miles away

  • Shortbrook Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Sheffield · S20 8FB · Sheffield

    Ages 2–11

    • KS282%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM65.0%

    1.3 miles away

  • Camms CofE (Aided) Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    Chesterfield · S21 4AU · Derbyshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS245%
    • Absence4.1%
    • FSM35.6%

    1.6 miles away

  • Waterthorpe Infant School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Sheffield · S20 7JU · Sheffield

    Ages 3–7

    • Absence7.2%
    • FSM27.0%

    1.7 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Matthew Loader
Telephone
01142482825
Website
www.stgilesprimary.org.uk/

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