
St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in the town of Glossop, Derbyshire. Catering to students aged 11 to 16, the school currently enrolls approximately 572 students, surpassing its intended capacity of 485. Situated in an urban setting, the academy serves a diverse community with its non-selective admissions policy. As part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, the school is rooted in Roman Catholic values, aiming to provide an inclusive environment for all students. Despite not having a sixth form, St Philip Howard focuses on academic and personal development for students in the lower secondary phase. The school is located on Sunlaws Street and upholds the motto of 'Heads, hearts, hands - Together on the success journey,' reflecting its commitment to holistic education.
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Compiled from official UK government data (GIAS), Ofsted inspection records, and information from the school's own website. Sections marked "AI summary" were written by AI (OpenAI GPT-4o) from these sources and are not individually checked by a person. Last verified 30 April 2026. Spot an error? Let us know.
3 published inspections on file since November 2019.
Inspected — no overall grade issued (Ofsted reform, Sep 2024)· Full inspection
Inspected — no overall grade issued (Ofsted reform, Sep 2024)
Full re-inspection after a Requires Improvement rating