Goodgraded 14/11/2023Ages 11–181,205 pupilsDoes not apply
Glossop, SK13 2DA
Derbyshire
Glossopdale School and Sixth Form is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Glossop, within the Derbyshire local authority. The school has around 1,205 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 14/11/2023, Glossopdale School and Sixth Form was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.1), an average Attainment 8 score of 42.8 and 36% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Glossop can view Glossopdale School and Sixth Form's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 14/11/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance88.7%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence30.3%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher17.1England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS97%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals31.1%England avg 28.6%
English not first language0.6%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 843.4
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths35%
Grade 4+ English & maths61%
EBacc entry11%
EBacc average point score3.63
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)28.6
Value added-0.45Below average · 95% CI -0.7 to -0.2
