Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School vs Glossopdale School and Sixth Form
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Glossop · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
113 students
Glossopdale School and Sixth Form
Glossop · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,162 students
| Measure | Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Glossop, East Midlands | Glossopdale School and Sixth Form Glossop, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #937 of 1,516 | #198 of 329 |
| National rank | #10561 of 15,697 | #2590 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 113 | 1,162 |
| Pupils on roll | 113 | 1,162 |
| Free school meals | 17.7% | 31.1% |
| Capacity filled | 62.1% | 80.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 36% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 61% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.63 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.6 |
| town | Glossop | Glossop |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.dinting.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.glossopdaleschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (38.1 vs 37.2).
- •Glossopdale School and Sixth Form is the larger school with 1,162 students compared with 113.
- •Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a local authority school while Glossopdale School and Sixth Form is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School better than Glossopdale School and Sixth Form?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Glossopdale School and Sixth Form?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Glossop and Glossop in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 113. Glossopdale School and Sixth Form: 1,162. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Glossopdale School and Sixth Form rank in East Midlands?
Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 937th of 1,516 and Glossopdale School and Sixth Form is 198th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).