Duke of Norfolk CofE Primary School
Royle Avenue, Glossop, SK13 7RDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Duke of Norfolk CofE Primary School is a primary school in Glossop for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 11th of 12 primary schools in Glossop. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 June 2024, report published 11 July 2024
- 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 25 June 2024
Pupils are excited to attend this school every day and learn new things. They know that demonstrating the school's values and trying their best will be rewarded with house points. There are ample pupil-leadership responsibilities so that pupils can contribute to the school more widely. Class ambassadors are on hand to welcome visitors into each class, and play leaders ensure that nobody gets left out during break and lunchtimes. Pupils value the close bond they form with staff. The inclusive culture at this school ensures that each pupil, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), gets the support they need to achieve. Pupils know the trusted adults they can speak to about any worry or a concern. Pupils feel safe, valued and happy. The forest school provision brings parts of the curriculum to life for all pupils. For example, key stage 1 pupils learn about the risk of prolonged sun exposure, while using their skills to build lean-to shelters. The provision helps pupils manage risk as well as becoming more resilient. Children in the early years benefit from the care they receive. Adults use their precise understanding of the curriculum and knowledge of each child to help children learn through purposeful play. Children are well prepared for the next stage.
What the school should improve
- On occasions, teachers do not teach subject-specific terminology explicitly enough. Pupils do not use this vocabulary well, particularly when they are writing in foundation subjects. The school must ensure that teachers teach subject- specific vocabulary with more precision, and plan for opportunities for pupils to use this vocabulary.
- Some teaching activities do not allow pupils who can move further ahead in their learning, to do so. The depth of learning for some pupils can be limited in a few subjects. The school must ensure that teachers use activities to cater for pupils who are capable of learning more.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
39 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
304 pupils on roll, with places for 330
Schools near Duke of Norfolk CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 33% met the expected standard |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 57% met the expected standard |
| Whitfield St James' CofE (VC) Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Simmondley Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sophia Barker
- Phone
- 01457852635
- Address
- Royle Avenue, Glossop, SK13 7RD
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112868
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.