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Hope Valley College
Castleton Road, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 6SD, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.7 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
541
Capacity
684
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
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Last inspected: 24 October 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 44.4 | Bottom 42% 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%. | 62% | Bottom 38% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 52% | Bottom 46% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 46% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.4%
White Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Other0.2%
Location
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53.34760, -1.75148 · S33 6SD
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN147533
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Hope Valley College rated by Ofsted?
Hope Valley College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 October 2023.
Is Hope Valley College a good school?
Hope Valley College scores 40.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Hope Valley College in GCSEs?
Hope Valley College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.4. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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