Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Long Lane, Charlesworth, Glossop, SK13 5ETOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Glossop for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 10th of 12 primary schools in Glossop. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 October 2023, report published 26 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 October 2023
Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a caring and inclusive school. The school has high expectations for what pupils can achieve, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils said that they enjoy attending school. They like doing lots of different activities at lunchtime. They play well together and ensure that no one gets left out. Pupils are polite and well mannered. Lessons are orderly. Pupils follow clear routines. They understand how they should behave. There are positive relationships between staff and pupils. Pupils are keen to do well and take part in lessons. They said that they get supported well by teachers. Pupils feel safe. Many pupils attend after-school clubs. For example, they attend music club and sports club. Pupils attend forest school every week. They have also enjoyed trips to local museums and the pantomime. They have many opportunities to contribute to the life of the school. Pupils can be part of the school council, the safeguarding committee, the eco-council and the church council.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, it is not clear what key knowledge pupils should learn and in what order. This means that teachers do not always deliver the curriculum well in these subjects. Some pupils do not learn as well as they could. The school should ensure that teachers are clear about what key knowledge pupils should learn and when.
- Some pupils' writing contains basic punctuation and spelling errors. Teachers do not always correct these. This means that some pupils' writing is not of a high quality. Teachers should ensure that they help pupils to develop their accuracy in spelling and punctuation so that the quality of their writing improves.
- Some pupils do not have a secure understanding of British values. The school should ensure that the personal development curriculum enables pupils to understand the importance of British values.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
19 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
101 pupils on roll, with places for 119
Schools near Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Catholic Voluntary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Gamesley Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Broadbottom Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Simmondley Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 36% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Christian/non-denominational
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Philip Whiston
- Phone
- 01457853475
- Address
- Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Long Lane, Charlesworth, Glossop, SK13 5ET
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112877
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.