The short version
Above-average SATs results. 76% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 168
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 23.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ian Bowd
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
The Carriage Drive, Hadfield, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 1PJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHadfield Infant School
Primary · 505m away
St Andrew's CofE Junior School
Primary · 592m away
Tintwistle CofE (Aided) Primary School
Primary · 868m away
Glossopdale School and Sixth Form
Secondary · 868m away
Longdendale High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Gamesley Early Excellence Centre
Nursery · 1.6km away
Gamesley Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy?
St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy currently has 168 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy take?
St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy?
St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy is in Glossop, SK13 1PJ, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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