The short version
Average GCSE results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.4
0.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
0.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
52%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
83%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
73%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
12%
Based on 113 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 51 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 541
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 23.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- CHORUS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Debbie Petts
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Castleton Road, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 6SD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Hope Valley College a selective school?
No. Hope Valley College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Hope Valley College's Ofsted rating?
Hope Valley College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hope Valley College?
Hope Valley College currently has 541 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hope Valley College take?
Hope Valley College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Hope Valley College?
Hope Valley College is in Hope Valley, S33 6SD, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hope Valley College have a sixth form?
Yes, Hope Valley College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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