The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 108
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 17.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mr Craig Woodward (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Rhodes Street, Padfield, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 1EQ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Padfield Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Padfield Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Padfield Community Primary School?
Padfield Community Primary School currently has 108 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Padfield Community Primary School take?
Padfield Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Padfield Community Primary School?
Padfield Community Primary School is in Glossop, SK13 1EQ, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Padfield Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Padfield Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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