St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy, Glossop
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Philip Howard is a caring community where pupils feel genuinely safe and valued. The school excels at supporting all pupils to succeed, with particular strengths in attendance, behaviour, and personal wellbeing. Teachers build strong relationships with pupils and help them develop the confidence and skills they need for their futures.
Key Strengths
- Strong attendance and behaviour culture with fair, consistent discipline that pupils respect
- Comprehensive personal development programme that builds confidence and prepares pupils well for their next steps
- Warm, trusting relationships between staff and pupils creating a safe, inclusive environment
- Well-structured careers education with employer engagement
- Effective support for pupils with SEND who access the same ambitious curriculum as peers
Areas for Improvement
- Attainment in English and mathematics not yet in line with leaders' high expectations, though actions are underway to improve
- Teaching adaptations and pupils' handwriting expectations are inconsistent across subjects
- Some evaluations of support for disadvantaged pupils are not robust enough to accelerate improvement
- Need for greater consistency in evaluating the impact of different support packages
- Middle leadership development and senior leadership team stability remain priorities
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports teams, drama productions, clubs focused on teamwork and communication skills
St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy is a welcoming, inclusive school with a calm and respectful culture where pupils feel safe and valued. Leaders have prioritised attendance, behaviour, and personal development, creating a community where pupils are motivated to succeed.
At a Glance
28.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
25.9
Avg class size
21
Total classes
7 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
119%
Over capacity
577 pupils
485 capacity
92 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Glossop
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Glossop
Admissions Demand - Derbyshire
Places available
8,811
Applications
7,963
Got 1st preference
95.4%
Got preferred school
99.1%
Secondary admissions across Derbyshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.68271%
Overall absence
24.23729%
Persistent absence
590
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy
Whitfield St James' CofE (VC) Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Kershaw Wood
St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Simmondley Primary School
Duke of Norfolk CofE Primary School
Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Academy
St Margaret's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Gamesley Primary School
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