Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School vs St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 974 m 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
St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy
Glossop · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
577 students
| Measure | Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Glossop, East Midlands | St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy Glossop, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #937 of 1,516 | #228 of 329 |
| National rank | #10561 of 15,697 | #2880 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 113 | 577 |
| Pupils on roll | 113 | 577 |
| Free school meals | 17.7% | 28.8% |
| Capacity filled | 62.1% | 119% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 36% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 25.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 51.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.30 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Glossop | Glossop |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.dinting.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.stphiliphowardglossop.srscmat.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.1 vs 31.6).
- •St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 577 students compared with 113.
- •Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a local authority school while St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy 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 St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (38.1 vs 31.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 974 m 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. St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy: 577. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 937th of 1,516 and St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy is 228th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).