Gamesley Primary and Nursery School vs Glossopdale School and Sixth Form
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gamesley Primary and Nursery School
Glossop · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
180 students
Glossopdale School and Sixth Form
Glossop · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,162 students
| Measure | Gamesley Primary and Nursery School Glossop, East Midlands | Glossopdale School and Sixth Form Glossop, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #668 of 1,516 | #198 of 329 |
| National rank | #8319 of 15,697 | #2590 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 180 | 1,162 |
| Pupils on roll | 180 | 1,162 |
| Free school meals | 75% | 31.1% |
| Capacity filled | 49.5% | 80.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| 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 | gamesleyprimaryschool.com/ | www.glossopdaleschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Gamesley Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.5 vs 37.2).
- •Glossopdale School and Sixth Form is the larger school with 1,162 students compared with 180.
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 Gamesley Primary and Nursery School better than Glossopdale School and Sixth Form?
On the Success Index (England), Gamesley Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (48.5 vs 37.2 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 Gamesley Primary and Nursery School and Glossopdale School and Sixth Form?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Glossop and Glossop in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gamesley Primary and Nursery School: 180. Glossopdale School and Sixth Form: 1,162. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gamesley Primary and Nursery School and Glossopdale School and Sixth Form rank in East Midlands?
Gamesley Primary and Nursery School is 668th 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).