The short version
Below-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Christian/non-denominational school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian/non-denominational
Numbers
- Pupils
- 104
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 12.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mr Philip Whiston (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Charlesworth, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 5ET
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Margaret's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Gamesley Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Gamesley Early Excellence Centre
Nursery · 1.8km away
Broadbottom Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Simmondley Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Mottram CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Whitfield St James' CofE (VC) Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 104 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Glossop, SK13 5ET, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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