Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School, based in Glossop, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a voluntary controlled school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a christian/non-denominational religious character.

Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has around 104 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50% boys and 50% girls. Around 12.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.5%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (95.2%).

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.

School Information

Address: Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Glossop, SK13 5ET
Website: https://www.charlesworthvcprimary.co.uk/
Telephone: 01457853475
School Type: Voluntary controlled school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Derbyshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Philip Whiston
Religious character: Christian/non-denominational
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 112877

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 17/10/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 119
Number of Pupils: 104
Number of Boys: 52
Number of Girls: 52

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 9.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British95.20%99
White and Black Caribbean1.90%2
Other White1.00%1
White and Asian1.00%1
Irish1.00%1
Other Asian0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
African0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Other Mixed0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (1.8)
Writing: Average (1.5)
Maths: Average (-2.4)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
64%
Town average
56%
Local authority average
58%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
5%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
107.0
Town average
105.5
Local authority average
105.4
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
102.0
Town average
103.0
Local authority average
103.5
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Gamesley Early Excellence Centre
Grindleford Grove , Gamesley SK13 0LU
3out of 4 1,962 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School , Long Lane SK13 5ET
3out of 4 0 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Charlesworth CofE Primary School
Long Lane , Charlesworth SK13 5ET
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Charlesworth Primary School
Town Lane , Charlesworth SK13 5HA
- not rated 279 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Margaret's Catholic Primary
Glossop Road , SK13 6JH
- not rated 1,169 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Margaret's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Glossop Road , Gamesley SK13 6JH
3out of 4 1,169 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy
Sunlaws Street , SK13 8DR
3out of 4 2,910 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
St Philip Howard Catholic School
Sunlaws Street , SK13 8DR
- not rated 2,910 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Alder Community High School
Fields Farm Road , Hattersley SK14 3NP
- not rated 3,219 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Peak Forest
First Steps Together , Stockport Road SK14 3QF
- not rated 2,787 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Brambles School
29 Ashworth Lane , SK14 6NT
- not rated 2,974 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hawthorns School
Manley Grove , SK14 6PJ
4out of 4 3,225 yd Academy special converter No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.