Glossopdale School and Sixth Form, based in Glossop, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Glossopdale School and Sixth Form currently has around 1205 pupils on roll, which is about 84% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50% boys and 50% girls. Around 30.2% 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 11.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 30.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (94.6%).
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: | Newshaw Lane, Glossop, SK13 2DA |
| Website: | https://www.glossopdaleschool.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01457862336 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Derbyshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Kate Smith |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 147157 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1440 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1205 |
| Number of Boys: | 603 |
| Number of Girls: | 602 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 11.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 30.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 94.60% | 1140 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 15 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.00% | 12 |
| Other Mixed | 0.90% | 11 |
| Other White | 0.70% | 9 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 8 |
| Pakistani | 0.20% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 3 |
| African | 0.20% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadfield Nursery School Queen Street , Hadfield SK13 2DW | - not rated | 357 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gamesley Early Excellence Centre Grindleford Grove , Gamesley SK13 0LU | 3out of 4 | 1,463 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE Junior School Hadfield Road , Hadfield SK13 2DR | 3out of 4 | 435 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadfield Infant School Mersey Bank Road , Hadfield SK13 1PN | 3out of 4 | 514 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy The Carriage Drive , Hadfield SK13 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 948 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles's Catholic Primary The Carriage Drive , Hadfield SK13 1PJ | - not rated | 948 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padfield Community Primary School Rhodes Street , Padfield SK13 1EQ | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glossopdale School and Sixth Form Newshaw Lane , Hadfield SK13 2DA | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy Sunlaws Street , SK13 8DR | 3out of 4 | 2,027 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Howard Catholic School Sunlaws Street , SK13 8DR | - not rated | 2,027 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longdendale High School Spring Street , Hollingworth SK14 8LW | - not rated | 2,207 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot House School Talbot Road , SK13 7DP | - not rated | 1,833 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kershaw Wood Talbot Street , SK13 7DG | - not rated | 2,013 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brambles School 29 Ashworth Lane , SK14 6NT | - not rated | 3,039 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.