Glossopdale School and Sixth Form
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Glossop, SK13 2DA
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 32% in England
6 of 7 in High Peak
Pupils
1,162
First preferences per place
0.94
2026/27
Absence
10.1%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 42.3 | 42.8 | 43.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34% | 36% | 35% | |
| Average English grade | 4.6 | 4.8 | 5.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 47% | 41% | 44% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.33 | 0.14 | — |
61% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy · 1.1 mi · Report card · Bottom 33% in England
- Longdendale High School · 1.2 mi · Not judged · Bottom 26% in England
- Dixons Pennine Academy · 3.5 mi · Good · Bottom 4% in England
- Alder Community High School · 3.9 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 49% in England
- Rayner Stephens High School · 4.2 mi · Report card · Bottom 7% in England
- West Hill School · 4.4 mi · Report card · Bottom 39% in England
The neighbourhood
Glossopdale School and Sixth Form is in Hadfield West & Gamesley (typical home £260,000, crime average).
What is Glossopdale School and Sixth Form's Ofsted rating?
Glossopdale School and Sixth Form is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Glossopdale School and Sixth Form rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Glossopdale School and Sixth Form is in the bottom 32% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.