How many pupils does Glossopdale School and Sixth Form have?

Glossopdale School and Sixth Form has 1,205 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Glossopdale School and Sixth Form's Ofsted rating?

Glossopdale School and Sixth Form was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 November 2023).

How does Glossopdale School and Sixth Form perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Glossopdale School and Sixth Form achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.6 in 2025/26.

Is Glossopdale School and Sixth Form part of an academy trust?

Yes — Glossopdale School and Sixth Form is part of THE TRUE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Glossopdale School and Sixth Form?

Glossopdale School and Sixth Form is located at Newshaw Lane, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 2DA.

Glossopdale School and Sixth Form

Newshaw Lane, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 2DA

Good

Inspected 14 November 2023

Good

Ofsted

43.6

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,205

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Glossopdale School and Sixth Form

Glossopdale School and Sixth Form is an academy sponsor led in Glossop, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,205 pupils on roll. It is part of THE TRUE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 November 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.6 (2025/26). 31.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Derbyshire →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,205 / 1,440 (84%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 14 November 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

31.1%

Free school meals

0.6%

EAL

3.9%

SEN support

6.1%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

43.6

Attainment 8

207 pupils

39.6%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

55.6%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C-

A-level average grade

12 students

16.7%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

50%

To higher education

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

88%

Sustained destination

79%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.1%

Overall absence

27.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.6 vs 2023/24

16.3

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

28.38

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.1 vs 2023/24

£48,861

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,452 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

11.8

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,802

Spend per pupil

£8,291

Income per pupil

59%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Newshaw Lane, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 2DA
Phone: 01457862336
Head Teacher: Kate Smith
Website: https://www.glossopdaleschool.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Glossopdale School and Sixth Form?: Glossopdale School and Sixth Form is an academy sponsor led in Glossop, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Glossopdale School and Sixth Form have?: Glossopdale School and Sixth Form has 1,205 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Glossopdale School and Sixth Form's Ofsted rating?: Glossopdale School and Sixth Form was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 November 2023).
How does Glossopdale School and Sixth Form perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Glossopdale School and Sixth Form achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.6 in 2025/26.
Is Glossopdale School and Sixth Form part of an academy trust?: Yes — Glossopdale School and Sixth Form is part of THE TRUE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP.
Where is Glossopdale School and Sixth Form?: Glossopdale School and Sixth Form is located at Newshaw Lane, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 2DA.

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