Is St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 6 January 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Expected standard and two at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 16th of 45 secondary schools in Derbyshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 49.2 (England: 46.2). 48.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy

Sunlaws Street, Glossop, SK13 8DR

Local ranking16th of 45 secondary schools in Derbyshire

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

485

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 6 January 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 6 January 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 49.2 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 48.2% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 75.0% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 112

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 93.0%
Continued in education: 84.0%
Apprenticeships: 5.0%
Employment: 4.0%
Not sustained: 4.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 572
Boys: 316 (55%)
Girls: 261 (45%)
Capacity: 485 (119% full)
SEND: 17.5%
FSM Eligible: 29.4%
EAL: 1.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.8%
SEN Support: 11.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 26.6
Budget per Pupil: £7,184/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 8.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 24.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 92.9%
White Other: 1.9%
Mixed Other: 1.1%
White Irish: 0.9%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.7%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.5%
Asian Indian: 0.5%
Asian Other: 0.5%

92.9%

White British

1.9%

White Other

1.1%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01457853611

Enquiries@sph.srscmat.co.uk

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Sunlaws Street

Glossop, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 142042
UKPRN: 10049640
Establishment No.: 4005
Trust: ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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