The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2012).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 58.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (112% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
58.0
14.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
68%
25.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
49%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.33
Band 2Source: 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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 263 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 137 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,763
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Trust
- INOVA MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Ms Kat Rhodes (Co-Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Darwin Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 5RG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTapton School
Secondary · Very close
Notre Dame High School
Secondary · 367m away
Lydgate Junior School
Primary · 391m away
St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 458m away
Lydgate Infant School
Primary · 647m away
Birkdale School
Independent · 1.1km away
Nether Green Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Westbourne School
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Tapton School & Sixth Form a selective school?
No. Tapton School & Sixth Form is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Tapton School & Sixth Form's Ofsted rating?
Tapton School & Sixth Form was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Tapton School & Sixth Form?
Tapton School & Sixth Form currently has 1,763 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tapton School & Sixth Form take?
Tapton School & Sixth Form caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Tapton School & Sixth Form?
Tapton School & Sixth Form is in Sheffield, S10 5RG, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tapton School & Sixth Form have a sixth form?
Yes, Tapton School & Sixth Form has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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