Glossopdale School and Sixth Form

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
AddressNewshaw Lane, SK13 2DA
URN147157

School Census

Total 1246
Girls/Boys 603/643
Girls/Boys Ratio 48.4%/51.6%
% pupils where English not first language 0.7%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 305
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 10.7%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
14/11/2023 Good
02/10/2018 Inadequate
Inspection Date 14/11/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 02/10/2018
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Inadequate

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 42.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 35.50%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 54.50%
Entering EBacc 13.20%
EBacc average point score 3.64
Progress 8 0.14
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 42.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 34%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 53%
Entering EBacc 12%
EBacc average point score 3.57
Progress 8 -0.33
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 45.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 43%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 59%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.81
Progress 8 -0.24

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications320
As first preference211
As second preference86
As third preference20
Total Offers Made214
first preference offers211
second preference offers1
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications385
As first preference257
As second preference101
As third preference24
Total Offers Made261
first preference offers256
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.03%
Total Applications377
As first preference237
As second preference117
As third preference20
Total Offers Made252
first preference offers231
second preference offers21
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.05%
Total Applications344
As first preference217
As second preference104
As third preference18
Total Offers Made216
first preference offers206
second preference offers8
third preference offers2

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree30%
agree41%
disagree14%
strongly disagree15%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree31%
agree41%
disagree14%
strongly disagree11%
don't know2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree17%
agree46%
disagree19%
strongly disagree13%
don't know5%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree10%
agree11%
disagree10%
strongly disagree8%
don't know3%
not applicable58%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree26%
agree34%
disagree23%
strongly disagree14%
don't know3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree25%
agree24%
disagree13%
strongly disagree23%
don't know2%
not applicable14%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes29%
no71%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree17%
agree21%
disagree19%
strongly disagree43%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree32%
agree35%
disagree12%
strongly disagree13%
don't know8%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree29%
agree37%
disagree17%
strongly disagree12%
don't know5%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree29%
agree31%
disagree26%
strongly disagree12%
don't know3%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree29%
agree55%
disagree9%
strongly disagree4%
don't know2%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree30%
agree52%
disagree8%
strongly disagree6%
don't know4%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree26%
agree36%
disagree16%
strongly disagree14%
don't know8%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes64%
no36%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin93.8%
white and asian ethnic origin1.5%
any other white background ethnic origin0.8%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.8%
white and black african ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin93.7%
white and asian ethnic origin1.4%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.9%
any other white background ethnic origin0.8%
white and black african ethnic origin0.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.7%

Nearby Schools

St Andrew's CofE Junior School

(0.25 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Hadfield Road, , SK13 2DR

Hadfield Infant School

(0.31 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

Age: 5-7, Gender: Mixed

Address: Mersey Bank Road, , SK13 1PN

St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy

(0.42 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: The Carriage Drive, , SK13 1PJ