Ofsted and Reputation
The school was given a 'Satisfactory' rating at the last Ofsted inspection in 2011. The school narrowly missed out on a 'Good' rating. It has made significant improvements to its quality assurance. Locally, the school has a very positive reputation with many past students feeling they got a good education here. However some feel that the choice of secondary education in Glossop is inadequate. Since the school is a Catholic school, some parents feel marginalised and the choice open to them is singularly the neighbouring Glossopdale Community College. That is why, of 2011, a local group of parents are currently planning a bid for Glossop's third secondary school known as a 'Free-School'. They have given it the name 'Partington Wood School' and is due to open, if bidding successful, in 2013. However they have not yet been able to secure a suitable location.
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