St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy
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Attainment 8 of 40.5 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 40.5
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 48%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- +0.22
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.05, 0.49]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 111 | 40.5 | — | 47.7% | 18.0% | 3.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 111 | 43.8 | +0.22 | 52.3% | 26.1% | 3.6 |
| 2022/2023 | 119 | 45.9 | +0.12 | 56.0% | 44.0% | 3.9 |
| 2021/2022 | 118 | 45.0 | -0.23 | 56.0% | 25.0% | 3.7 |
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School information
| URN | 142042 |
| Local authority | Derbyshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Michael Kays |
| Trust | ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | SK13 8DR |
| Latest pupils | 111 |
| FSM eligible | 27.1% |
Contact and identifiers
Sunlaws Street, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 8DR
https://www.stphiliphowardglossop.srscmat.co.uk/View local authority page1457853611| DfE number | 4005 |
| UKPRN | 10049640 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2015 |
| GIAS updated | 5 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 15 Nov 2021 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 5 Oct 2021 |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2021 |