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Glossopdale School and Sixth Form
Newshaw Lane, Hadfield, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 2DA, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.9 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,205
Capacity
1,440
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 64% nationally with an Attainment 8 score of 43.4. While 61% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the school's EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 11%, and only half of students progress to university, with none attending top-third institutions. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-18, though parents may want to consider its university progression statistics.
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Last inspected: 14 November 2023Quality 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. | 43.4 | Bottom 37% 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%. | 61% | Bottom 37% 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%. | 35% | Bottom 27% 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%. | 11% | 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 |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 50% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 32 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
White Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black African0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.45651, -1.97078 · SK13 2DA
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN147157
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.glossopdaleschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Glossopdale School and Sixth Form rated by Ofsted?
Glossopdale School and Sixth Form was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 November 2023.
Is Glossopdale School and Sixth Form a good school?
Glossopdale School and Sixth Form scores 37.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% 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 Glossopdale School and Sixth Form in GCSEs?
Glossopdale School and Sixth Form achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.4. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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