St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy

URN: 142042 • Glossop SK13 8DR

Overview

Name
St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy
URN
142042
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
51.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Michael Kays (since 2025)
Telephone
01457853611
Website
Visit
Address
Sunlaws Street, Glossop SK13 8DR

Summary

St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Glossop, Derbyshire. As part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, the school aims to foster a nurturing environment where students can grow academically and spiritually. The school’s mission emphasizes safety, respect, and kindness, promoting a united Catholic family ethos.

With a current enrolment of 572 pupils, the academy exceeds its capacity of 485, reflecting its popularity within the community. Approximately 27.1% of students are eligible for free school meals, indicating a diverse student population. The school offers a broad curriculum designed to engage students and support their individual learning journeys.

St Philip Howard Academy is committed to providing comprehensive wellbeing and support services, ensuring that students receive guidance throughout their educational experience. The school actively encourages parental involvement, with opportunities for prospective parents to learn more about the school community during open evenings and other events. For more information, visit their website at [St Philip Howard Academy](https://www.stphiliphowardglossop.srscmat.co.uk/).

Key details

LA
Derbyshire
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
485
Pupils
572
Boys
300
Girls
272
FSM %
27.10
Open date
2015-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-10-06
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Derbyshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 572 300 272 485 27.10
2024-09-11 582 310 272 485 24.90
2023-09-11 587 314 273 485 22.50
2022-09-11 587 314 273 485 22.50
2021-09-11 553 281 272 485 23.10
2020-09-11 527 266 261 485 19.20

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