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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Glossop Area

Glossop's two secondary schools both achieve Good or Outstanding FMS Inspection Score, with FMS Inspection Scores shown alongside England's 7.4/10 (Good) average for context. Glossopdale School and Sixth Form and St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy serve this market town community in the Peak District, with an average Attainment 8 score of 42, slightly below England's 39. Both schools offer sixth form provision, allowing students to continue their education through to age 18. Families in Glossop benefit from well-established comprehensive schools with strong community ties in this distinctive setting on the edge of the national park. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.

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Glossopdale School and Sixth Form
Hadfield
St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy
Glossop