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Whitfield St James' CofE (VC) Primary School

Chadwick Street, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 8EF

Good

Inspected 18 July 2023

Good
Ofsted
58%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
3–11
Ages
319
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Voluntary controlled school
Type

About Whitfield St James' CofE (VC) Primary School

Whitfield St James' CofE (VC) Primary School is a voluntary controlled school in Glossop, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 319 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 July 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 32.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Derbyshire →
School Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 3–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
319 / 360 (89%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection
18 July 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

32.8%
Free school meals
2.6%
EAL
6.6%
SEN support
13.5%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

58%
Expected standard (RWM)
3%
Higher standard (RWM)
107
Avg reading score
104
Avg maths score

Attendance

6.6%
Overall absence
18.4%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, 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.

14.66
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24
21
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24
15.68
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +1.1 vs 2023/24
£49,491
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 12% on leadership pay
↑ +£2,474 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
2
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 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.

£6,871
Spend per pupil
£6,908
Income per pupil
48%
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
Chadwick Street, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 8EF
Phone
01457852427
Headteacher
Craig Woodward

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Whitfield St James' CofE (VC) Primary School?
Whitfield St James' CofE (VC) Primary School is a voluntary controlled school in Glossop, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Whitfield St James' CofE (VC) Primary School have?
Whitfield St James' CofE (VC) Primary School has 319 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Whitfield St James' CofE (VC) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Whitfield St James' CofE (VC) Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 July 2023).
How does Whitfield St James' CofE (VC) Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
58% of pupils at Whitfield St James' CofE (VC) Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Whitfield St James' CofE (VC) Primary School?
Whitfield St James' CofE (VC) Primary School is located at Chadwick Street, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 8EF.

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