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St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy
Sunlaws Street, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 8DR, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
26.1 / 100
Bottom 26%
Better than 26% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
572
Capacity
485
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
118%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 77% nationally, this school demonstrates solid academic performance. While 51% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement, particularly in the EBacc entry rate of just 18%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16, with a focus on enhancing educational outcomes.
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Last inspected: 5 October 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 40.5 | Bottom 23% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 51% | Bottom 16% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 25% | Bottom 10% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 18% | Bottom 18% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 9% | Bottom 18% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.0%
White Other1.9%
Mixed Other1.0%
White Irish0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black African0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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53.44192, -1.95718 · SK13 8DR
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN142042
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 October 2021.
Is St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy a good school?
St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy scores 26.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 26% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy in GCSEs?
St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.5. 51% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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