Arnfield Independent School, Glossop
Arnfield Independent School is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 17 in Glossop. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Arnfield Independent School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Arnfield Independent School are Thomas Ashton School (0.7 miles); Oakdale School (1.2 miles); Cromwell High School (1.2 miles); and Peak Forest (2.2 miles, Requires improvement).
Thomas Ashton SchoolOakdale SchoolCromwell High SchoolPeak Forest
Who goes there
In 2026, 10 pupils (71.4%) received SEN support and 4 (28.6%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hyde Central Rail Station, about 410 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
21 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Clarendon Street (opposite), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Arnfield Independent School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 3rd decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Derbyshire (50).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Arnfield Independent School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 46
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 11
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 46 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 35 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 3 on a bicycle.
12 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Derbyshire is 6 (the median across 454 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
70%
Available places
14 pupils
20 places
6 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Glossop
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Glossop
Across Derbyshire council
Places available
8,818
Applications
7,971
Got 1st preference
94.5%
Got preferred school
98.5%
All secondary applications across Derbyshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
10
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Arnfield Independent School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
14
Total Pupils
4
Boys
10
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Arnfield Independent School
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Questions parents ask about Arnfield Independent School
What is Arnfield Independent School's Ofsted rating?
Arnfield Independent School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2024.
Does Arnfield Independent School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in March 2024, Arnfield Independent School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Arnfield Independent School?
Arnfield Independent School has around 14 pupils on roll.
Does Arnfield Independent School have specialist SEN provision?
Arnfield Independent School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Arnfield Independent School?
Arnfield Independent School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Arnfield Independent School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 46 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 35 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 3 on a bicycle. 12 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Derbyshire is 6 (the median across 454 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Arnfield Independent School?
Arnfield Independent School is at Arnfield Independent School, Po Box 446, Glossop, SK14 9EY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)