The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 36% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Church of England 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
36%
-26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 121
- Capacity
- 66%
- FSM
- 19.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mrs Lynn Elliott (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Dinting Vale, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 6NX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSimmondley Primary School
Primary · 704m away
Whitfield St James' CofE (VC) Primary School
Primary · 938m away
St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 974m away
Gamesley Early Excellence Centre
Nursery · 1.0km away
Gamesley Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Glossopdale School and Sixth Form
Secondary · 1.2km away
St Margaret's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
St Andrew's CofE Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 121 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School take?
Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Glossop, SK13 6NX, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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