St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy
Glossop, SK13 1PJ · Derbyshire · primary school
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59th of 263 primary schools in Derbyshire we can score, 354 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.9/10 against 3,087 of them, against 7.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 168 pupils against a stated capacity of 222. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in terms of day-to-day teaching quality?
What Ofsted said about St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy
Overview
The report states that the school is ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. It describes a positive environment where pupils ‘Belong, Believe and Blossom’, noting that staff have ‘high expectations’ and pupils are ‘enthusiastic learners’ who behave well.
Strengths
- The curriculum is described as ‘ambitious and well designed’, with subject content and key vocabulary clearly sequenced.
- Assessment is used ‘sensibly’ and is ‘not overburdensome’, helping teachers identify what pupils have learned.
- There is a ‘consistent approach to the teaching of phonics’, with pupils rewarded for reading frequently.
- Pupils demonstrate a ‘good attitude to school’, with attendance and punctuality cited as a strength.
- The governing body is ‘effective in holding leaders fully to account’, visiting frequently to monitor performance.
Areas to improve
- Subject curriculum plans are new; leaders must ensure subject leaders have the time and skills to embed these consistently in all classes.
- Not all early readers use phonic skills effectively to decode unfamiliar words; leaders must ensure staff have the appropriate knowledge to support this.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘The arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, noting that leaders make all required recruitment checks and staff are aware of specific risks such as county lines and the ‘Prevent’ duty.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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