The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.1
11.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
68%
26.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
22%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.09
Band 3Source: 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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 206 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 91 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,186
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 10.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Trust
- SANDSTONE TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jonathan Deakin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Eaton Road, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 0BL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College a selective school?
No. Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College?
Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College currently has 1,186 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College take?
Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College?
Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College is in Tarporley, CW6 0BL, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College have a sixth form?
Yes, Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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