Glossopdale School and Sixth Form

A good academy sponsor led school in Derbyshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Glossopdale School and Sixth Form.

Glossop, SK132DA Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
57.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.14
English & Maths grade 4+ %
54.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 60.0%
Continue in education or training
34.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 41.0%
Sustained employment
54.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 26.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
14 November 2023
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Newshaw Lane
Hadfield
Glossop, SK132DA
Phone
1457862336
Website
glossopdaleschool.org.uk

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147157
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Newshaw Lane, Hadfield, Glossop, SK13 2DA
Website
https://www.glossopdaleschool.org.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE TRUE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
1,440 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,240
Free School Meals
28.7% (356 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (33 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.7%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
30.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
41.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
26.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
24.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
41%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
34 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Key Performance Indicators

Progress 8:
0.14 (+0.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
78 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
155
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,240 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Multimedia (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(14 students)
Business Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
English Language & Literature (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(10 students)

Strong performance in 4 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"To aspire, endeavour and thrive together."

Tenacity Hard Work Responsibility Independence Vision Excellence

Head Teacher's Message

A warm, welcoming school that is inclusive, ambitious and successful, with THRIVE values guiding its approach. The curriculum is broad and well-supported by strong pastoral care, and Ofsted notes progress and positive relationships with staff and pupils.

SEND Provision

Glossopdale is inclusive, with a dedicated SEND team, focus on early identification, personalised support, Link TAs for students with additional needs, and collaboration with parents and external agencies (DIASS, Derbyshire Local Offer) to provide appropriate services.

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