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Glossopdale Community College

Glossopdale Community College Profile


Location: Find a school in SK13 7DR or in Glossop

Glossopdale Community College is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary school located in the village of Talbot Road, Glossop, SK13 7DR. The college is committed to providing a comprehensive and dynamic education where students can excel in all areas of learning. It believes in providing a holistic approach to education and prides itself on its supportive, social and community-based environment. The college offers a range of courses such as English, Maths, Humanities, Science, Creative Arts, Health and Physical Education and Life Skills. It also has a range of extracurricular activities such as clubs and sports teams to promote a healthy and active lifestyle for its students. It operates under the initiative “Achievement for All”, which is dedicated to helping all students to succeed, regardless of their backgrounds.*



GSSLA Code Name: E10000007

Boarders: No Boarders

Special Classes: No Special Classes

Head: Mr Stephen Playford (Principal)

Administrative Ward: Dinting

Physical Addres

Talbot Road
Glossop
Derbyshire
SK13 7DR

Postal Addres

Talbot Road
Glossop
Derbyshire
SK13 7DR


Nearby Extra-curricular Activities

There are many extra-curricular activities that are available to students at Glossopdale Community College at Talbot Road. These activities can range from sport clubs to music groups to Discussion Groups.

Public Transport

The immediate area surrounding Glossopdale Community College at Talbot Road, Glossop SK13 7DR is well served by public transport. Bus services 68, 68A, 68B, 68X and 87 are all located within walking distance of the college, all running regular services to Chapel-en-le-Frith, Hadfield and other local towns. The nearest train station is Glossop, located 0.7 miles away, with regular services to Manchester, Sheffield and other towns in the region. The nearby Glossop Bus Station and Glossop Coach Station also provide access to other towns and cities across the North of England.

Shops and Restaurants in the area

There are a few shops and restaurants located near Glossopdale Community College at Talbot Road. These include a supermarket, a pub, a pizza place, and a Chinese restaurant.

School Fees

There are no school fees for Glossopdale Community College at Talbot Road.

School Social Media

The facebook, twitter, Instagram and Pinterest pages are all linked to the Glossopdale Community College website. The linkedin page is for employees of the college.


Additional Contact Info

Contact Number: 01457 860 371
Website: http://www.glossopdale.ac.uk/
Email: [email protected]


Contact Details

Telephone: 1457862336

Parliamentary Constituency: High Peak
Administrative Ward: Dinting
Geographic Location: Urban major conurbation
LSOA: High Peak 004A
Special Classes: No Special Classes

Admissions Policy: Comprehensive (secondary)

Website: www.glossopdale.derbyshire.sch.uk

FAQs - Glossopdale Community College

Glossopdale Community College currently has 984 pupils attending from ages 11 to 18.

  • Girls: 530
  • Boys: 455

The listed Religious Character for Glossopdale Community College is Does not apply.

Glossopdale Community College Boarder policy is defined as: No Boarders<

Glossopdale Community College currently has pupils attending from ages 11 to 18.

Glossopdale Community College is a Mixed school.

Glossopdale Community College has a pupil capacity of 2081.

The Principal is Mr Stephen Playford.

  • Teen Mothers: Not applicable
  • Child care facilities: Not applicable

Special Educational Needs (SEN) program: No current program .

Glossopdale Community College is Community School.

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