The short version
Average GCSE results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 37% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.1
2.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
31%
10.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
44%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.10
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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 233 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
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 141 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
- 1,611
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 36.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andrew Knowles
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Station New Road, Old Tupton, Chesterfield, S42 6LG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTupton Primary and Nursery Academy
Primary · 971m away
North Wingfield Primary and Nursery Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Sharley Park Community Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Holmgate Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 2.0km away
Park House Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Hunloke Park Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
Deer Park Primary School
Primary · 2.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Tupton Hall School a selective school?
No. Tupton Hall School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Tupton Hall School's Ofsted rating?
Tupton Hall School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Tupton Hall School?
Tupton Hall School currently has 1,611 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tupton Hall School take?
Tupton Hall School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Tupton Hall School?
Tupton Hall School is in Chesterfield, S42 6LG, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tupton Hall School have a sixth form?
Yes, Tupton Hall School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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