Glossopdale School and Sixth Form vs Padfield Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glossopdale School and Sixth Form
Glossop · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,162 students
Padfield Community Primary School
Glossop · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
92 students
| Measure | Glossopdale School and Sixth Form Glossop, East Midlands | Padfield Community Primary School Glossop, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #198 of 329 | #1194 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2590 of 4,090 | #12678 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,162 | 92 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,162 | 92 |
| Free school meals | 31.1% | 21.7% |
| Capacity filled | 80.7% | 82.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.glossopdaleschool.org.uk | www.padfieldschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Glossopdale School and Sixth Form scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.2 vs 27.7).
- •Glossopdale School and Sixth Form is the larger school with 1,162 students compared with 92.
- •Glossopdale School and Sixth Form is a academy school while Padfield Community Primary School is a local authority 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 Glossopdale School and Sixth Form better than Padfield Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Glossopdale School and Sixth Form ranks higher (37.2 vs 27.7 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 Glossopdale School and Sixth Form and Padfield Community Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Glossop and Glossop in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Glossopdale School and Sixth Form: 1,162. Padfield Community Primary School: 92. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Glossopdale School and Sixth Form and Padfield Community Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Glossopdale School and Sixth Form is 198th of 329 and Padfield Community Primary School is 1194th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).