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Glossopdale School
- Secondary
- High Peak SK13 2DA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: The school鈥檚 curriculum is ambitious
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils learn in calm classrooms; behaviour has improved significantly
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have secure subject knowledge
Current Educational Practices: Staff have regular opportunities to develop their practice
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers do not rigorously check pupils鈥� understanding
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can participate in activities like bake sales for charity
Communication: The school continues to prioritize attendance working with parents
Parent Satisfaction: Information from Ofsted Parent View reflects parent opinions
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The trust is run by responsible leaders who handle concerns effectively
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership implemented changes to improve SEND support
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe and trust staff to address concerns effectively
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils' welfare is promoted but some vulnerable pupils are persistently absent
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils take part in football, netball, and dance clubs
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Sixth-form students support younger pupils in balancing responsibilities
Outdoor Facilities: Organize events like trips and school productions
Career Counselling Services: Pupils attend careers fairs to consider their options
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students develop understanding of resilience and mental health
Managing and Supporting SEND: Robust processes in place for supporting pupils with SEND
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About Us
Glossopdale School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 1240 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 34% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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From Glossopdale School, greetings. At our school, every student feels loved and cared for. We are committed to fostering an environment where all young people can achieve and value diversity. Helping students of all backgrounds and abilities establish ambitious goals and reach their full potential is our major objective. In order to succeed in both their academic and personal life, we exhort all students to put in a lot of work and set high standards. We support and nurture the aspirations of all of our pupils. As your children grow into young adults with us, we will give them opportunities, broaden their perspectives, and present challenges to help them become the best versions of themselves during the course of our five-year collaboration.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.7 | 15.1 | 16.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 34% | 48% | 42% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 16.70% | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.33 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 28.94% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 43.48% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 12% | 19.88% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 8.69% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 12.8% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.57 | 2.67 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 89.54% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.63% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.22% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 27.54% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.26% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.74% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.89% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.07% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.24 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 31.72% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 44.28% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 10% | 18.74% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 10.52% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 13.98% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.81 | 2.76 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.82% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 131 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 79.75% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.82% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 26.93% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.61% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.39% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.09% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.83 | 29.75 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.22 | 29.9 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.70% | 11.9% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 131 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | - | 57.68% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.5% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | - | 24.05% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 6.68% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.21 | 33.03 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 31.29 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 15.29% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 1 | 156 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | - | 58.23% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 7.45% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | - | 18.77% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 7.91% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Glossopdale School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
