The short version
Average GCSE results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.4
0.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
6.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
11%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.45
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 209 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 114 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,205
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 30.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- THE TRUE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Ms Kate Smith
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Newshaw Lane, Hadfield, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 2DA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Andrew's CofE Junior School
Primary · 398m away
Hadfield Infant School
Primary · 470m away
St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 868m away
Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Gamesley Early Excellence Centre
Nursery · 1.3km away
Gamesley Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Tintwistle CofE (Aided) Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Glossopdale School and Sixth Form's Ofsted rating?
Glossopdale School and Sixth Form was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Glossopdale School and Sixth Form?
Glossopdale School and Sixth Form currently has 1,205 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Glossopdale School and Sixth Form take?
Glossopdale School and Sixth Form caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Glossopdale School and Sixth Form?
Glossopdale School and Sixth Form is in Glossop, SK13 2DA, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Glossopdale School and Sixth Form have a sixth form?
Yes, Glossopdale School and Sixth Form has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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