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
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/).
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/).
Useful links
- Gender Pay Gap Report (governance)
- How to Become a Governor (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Medical Consent Form (sen)
- Skip to content (other)
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- Policies (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Glossopdale School and Sixth Form (51.9)
- St Philip Howard Catholic School (45.2)
- Glossopdale School (37.6)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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