Arnfield Independent School

  • Special
  • Independent
  • Ages 11 to 17
Ofsted: Good

Arnfield Independent School, Po Box 446, Glossop, SK14 9EYOpen in maps

Arnfield Independent School is a special school in Glossop for ages 11 to 17. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 5 March 2024, report published 18 April 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Pupil numbers and mix

14 pupils on roll, with places for 20

Special educational needs support71.4%

71.4%, 56.6 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan28.6%

28.6%, 22.6 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Arnfield Independent School

SchoolDistanceOfsted
Thomas Ashton School0.7 milesOfsted: Inadequate
Oakdale School1 mileOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to good
Cromwell High School1 mileOfsted: Outstanding
Peak Forest2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
Stansfield House2 milesNo Ofsted inspection

School details

School type
Other independent special school
Sector
Independent
Age range
11 to 17
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Mr Anthony O'Rourke
Phone
01457860200
Website
arnfieldcare.co.uk
Address
Arnfield Independent School, Po Box 446, Glossop, SK14 9EY
Local authority
Derbyshire
URN
135187

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.