St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy
Academy sponsor led
Glossop, SK13 8DR
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Bottom 33% in England
5 of 7 in High Peak
Pupils
577
First preferences per place
0.94
2026/27
Absence
8.7%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 45.9 | 43.8 | 40.5 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36% | 40% | 25% | |
| Average English grade | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.1 | 4.0 | 3.7 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 46% | 46% | 28% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.12 | 0.22 | — |
51% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Glossopdale School and Sixth Form · 1.1 mi · Good · Bottom 32% in England
- Longdendale High School · 2.3 mi · Not judged · Bottom 26% in England
- Alder Community High School · 4.4 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 49% in England
- Dixons Pennine Academy · 4.5 mi · Good · Bottom 4% in England
- Rayner Stephens High School · 5.1 mi · Report card · Bottom 7% in England
- Hyde High School · 5.3 mi · Requires improvement
The neighbourhood
St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy is in Glossop (typical home £210,920, crime high).
What is St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy is in the bottom 33% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.