Glossopdale School is a secondary school in Glossop, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. 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 currently has around 1099 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.5% boys and 48.5% girls. Around 17.6% 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.
Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (91%) , including 36% who stay in school sixth forms and 27% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Newshaw Lane, Glossop, SK13 2DA |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Derbyshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Debra McGloin |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 112957 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1200 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1099 |
| Number of Boys: | 566 |
| Number of Girls: | 533 |
| 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.