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Tapton School & Sixth Form
Darwin Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 5RG, Sheffield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
90.0 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,763
Capacity
1,568
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
112%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school excels in providing a strong academic foundation, evidenced by an Attainment 8 score in the top 10% nationally. The majority of students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, while 84% progress to university, with 41% attending top-third institutions. However, parent satisfaction is moderate, with 72% recommending the school, indicating there may be areas for improvement in community engagement or communication.
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Last inspected: 26 November 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 58.0 | Top 10% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 84% | Top 11% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 68% | Top 11% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 49% | Top 19% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 41% | Top 19% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 84% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 41% | Top 20% |
Based on 225 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (289 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Good range of subjects
88%
School has high expectations
87%
My child feels safe
80%
Progress is communicated
78%
School keeps me informed
77%
My child is happy
77%
My child makes good progress
75%
School supports development
73%
I'd recommend this school
72%
Behaviour is good
71%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British52.1%
Other9.6%
Black African4.8%
Asian Pakistani4.8%
Asian Other4.7%
Asian Indian4.5%
Asian Chinese4.4%
White Other4.1%
Mixed Other3.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Black Caribbean0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Location
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53.37525, -1.52063 · S10 5RG
School details
Local authoritySheffield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN138069
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.taptonschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Tapton School & Sixth Form rated by Ofsted?
Tapton School & Sixth Form was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 November 2024.
Is Tapton School & Sixth Form a good school?
Tapton School & Sixth Form scores 90.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Tapton School & Sixth Form?
Based on 289 Ofsted Parent View responses, Tapton School & Sixth Form receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Tapton School & Sixth Form in GCSEs?
Tapton School & Sixth Form achieved an Attainment 8 score of 58.0. 84% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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