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Schools in Glossop

A town in Derbyshire

  • Town
  • 13 schools and nurseries
  • 1,834 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are below England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Glossop at a glance

Strong results at 16, weaker results at 11

How Glossop's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries136 primary · 1 secondary · 5 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1157%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths48%Attainment 8 49.2, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary21%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school14%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Glossop

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Glossop primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Glossop

6 mainstream schools in Glossop, best first

Simmondley Primary School

Glossop, SK13 6NN · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

30 first choices, 30 offers made

Met the standard at 1171%

England 62%

Days missed
2.8%
Pupils
293
Pupils per teacher
22.7
View school Simmondley Primary School
See all 7 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Glossop

1 mainstream schools in Glossop, best first

Nurseries in Glossop

5 in Glossop, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 5 nurseries

Special Schools in Glossop

1 in Glossop. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Kershaw Wood

Glossop, SK13 7DG · Independent · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
12
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Kershaw Wood

Private Schools in Glossop

1 in Glossop. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Kershaw Wood

Glossop, SK13 7DG · Independent · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
12
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Kershaw Wood
The map

Every school in Glossop, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Simmondley Primary School, GoodSt Luke's CofE Primary School, Needs attention in 1 areaWhitfield St James' CofE (VC) Primary School, GoodDuke of Norfolk CofE Primary School, GoodSt Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy, Expected standard or betterAll Saints' Catholic Voluntary Academy, GoodSt Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy, GoodKershaw Wood, Requires improvementAll Saints Preschool, GoodNorth View Day Nursery, GoodLittle Beaver Childcare Limited, GoodNatural Explorers @ Simmondley Primary School, GoodSouth View Day Nursery
  • Good9
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not graded yet3
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Glossop school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Glossop's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Glossop by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Glossop vs England

How good are Glossop's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Glossop

GlossopEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 5 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    57%

    England 62%

    Below England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    48%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    14%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    21%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 6 schools that have one.

83%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good5
  • Requires improvement1
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Glossop in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap40%55%70%20182019202320242025
57% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap20%40%60%2018201920222023202420252026
48% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
14% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Glossop has 13 schools and nurseries.

There are 3% more pupils than in 2018, but numbers have fallen since 2025.

21% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Glossop's state schools each January.

Up 3% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Glossop21%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Glossop

Nearby areas

How many schools are in Glossop?

Glossop has 13 schools, including 7 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 5 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Glossop?

The highest-ranked schools in Glossop on Eduscope are Simmondley Primary School, All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Academy, St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Glossop are rated Good or Outstanding?

83% of inspected schools in Glossop hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Glossop perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Glossop, 57% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Glossop?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Glossop is 21.4:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Glossop schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Glossop is 14.1%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Glossop?

There are 1,834 pupils enrolled across schools in Glossop, with 1,257 in primary and 577 in secondary. 23.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Glossop?

There is 1 independent school in Glossop, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.

How do I choose the right school in Glossop?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 13 schools in Glossop by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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