Best Primary Schools in Glossop
17 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Glossop, 17 primary schools educate 2,501 pupils, with a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.37, slightly higher than the national average.
- Ofsted inspections in Glossop show 92.3% of schools rated Good or Outstanding, with a breakdown of 0 Outstanding, 12 Good, 1 Requires Improvement, and 0 Inadequate out of 13 inspected.
- In Glossop, 56.1% of pupils meet the expected standard at KS2, which is below the national average of 61.0%, and 27.5% are eligible for free school meals, higher than the national average.
- Glossop's primary schools have a persistent absence rate of 11.0%, lower than the national rate of 20.0%, and spend £7,588 per pupil, slightly above the national average of £7,460.
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All Saints Catholic Voluntary Academy
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11
Arnfield Independent School
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–17
Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ofsted
Good
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
Hadfield Infant School
Ofsted
Good
State · Primary · Ages 5–7
St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
Gamesley Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
Padfield Community Primary School
Ofsted
Good
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
Simmondley Primary School
Ofsted
Good
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
Kershaw Wood
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–11
St Luke's CofE Primary School
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Ofsted
Good
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
Duke of Norfolk CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
Whitfield St James' CofE (VC) Primary School
Ofsted
Good
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
Tintwistle CofE (Aided) Primary School
Ofsted
Good
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
Frequently Asked Questions
How many primary schools are in Glossop?
There are 17 primary schools in Glossop, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best primary schools in Glossop?
Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked primary schools in Glossop include All Saints Catholic Voluntary Academy, Arnfield Independent School, and Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.
How many Ofsted Outstanding primary schools are in Glossop?
Glossop has 1 primary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 15 are rated Good, meaning 94% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are primary schools in Glossop ranked on Eduscope?
Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.
How do primary schools in Glossop perform at Key Stage 2?
Across primary schools in Glossop, 56% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This figure is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average class size in Glossop primary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across primary schools in Glossop is 20:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a primary school in Glossop?
When choosing a primary school in Glossop, consider Ofsted ratings, Key Stage 2 results, distance from home, school size, and whether the school offers wrap-around care. You can compare all 17 primary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, religious character, and more.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Glossop | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 92% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 56% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 11% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,588 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.