St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy
76%
Capacity
168
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy
St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the High Peak community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 168 pupils on roll, operating at 76% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ian Bowd, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10049th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 34 in High Peak.
St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 37 applications for 22 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy include Art Studios, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Cross Country, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.8%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in High Peak, St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | The Carriage Drive, Glossop, High Peak, SK13 1PJ |
| Headteacher | Ian Bowd |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 168 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.8% |
| School Capacity | 168 / 222 (76% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (53%)
10049th of 13,686
Nationally
958th of 1,353
In East Midlands
17th of 34
In High Peak
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
53%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
53%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
37
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy
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Contact Information
The Carriage Drive, Glossop
High Peak, SK13 1PJ
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