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Simmondley Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Simmondley Primary School is a community primary school in Glossop, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 294 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

294

Pupils

315

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Simmondley Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Simmondley Primary School is set by Derbyshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Derbyshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Derbyshire catchment area documents →

Simmondley Primary School — School Information

Full address
Pennine Road, Simmondley, Glossop, SK13 6NN
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
8.2% of pupils
DfE URN
112706

Other Primary Schools in Glossop

If Simmondley Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Glossop are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Simmondley Primary School

Is Simmondley Primary School oversubscribed?

Simmondley Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 315 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Simmondley Primary School?

Admission to Simmondley Primary School is managed by Derbyshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Simmondley Primary School cover?

Simmondley Primary School is a primary school in Glossop, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Simmondley Primary School?

Simmondley Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.