Tapton School

A not judged academy converter school in Sheffield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Tapton School.

Sheffield, S105RG Ofsted: Not Judged Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
66.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.54
English & Maths grade 4+ %
67.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 84.3%
Continue in education or training
67.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 73.0%
Sustained employment
32.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 13.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Not Judged

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
26 November 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Darwin Lane
Sheffield, S105RG
Phone
1142671414
Website
taptonschool.co.uk/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138069
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Darwin Lane, Sheffield, S10 5RG
Website
http://www.taptonschool.co.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
INOVA MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
Capacity
1568 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,817
Free School Meals
15.7% (285 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.3% (42 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
58.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
17.2
English Attainment 8:
12.4
Maths Attainment 8:
11.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
17.0
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
17.2
Ebacc English:
97.9%
Ebacc Entry:
48.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
90.9%
Ebacc Languages:
62.9%
Ebacc Maths:
99.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.9%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.54
Progress 8 Range:
0.38 to 0.71
University Progression:
66.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
73.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
13.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
66%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
230 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
84.3 (+32.3 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
48.3 (+28.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
58.4 (+18.9 vs average)
Education Continuation:
73.0 (+16.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.54 (+0.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
114 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
227
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,817 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Spanish (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(6 students)
Drama & Theatre Studies (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(14 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(12 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(41 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Valuing Everyone, Caring for Each Other and Achieving Excellence"

We are responsible for the world around us We are Kind We work hard We follow the rules We are responsible for our learning journey We make the most of the resources available to us We believe we are all capable of excellence

Head Teacher's Message

Tapton is a values-led 11-18 school with around 1,750 students, including a Sixth Form of around 450. Our ethos is Valuing Everyone, Caring for Each Other and Achieving Excellence, and we aspire to improve life chances and dreams through ongoing progress and improvement in learning. We aim to be transformational in education, with high expectations, a caring and orderly community, and a safe environment where every student can develop through dedication and hard work.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Sport clubs Music practice Debating STEM clubs

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum 2025-26 Curriculum Intent Year 7 Course Handbook 25-26 Year 8 Course Handbook 25-26 Year 9 Course Handbook 25-26 KS4 Course Handbook 25-26 KS5 Handbook 2025-26 Subjects include Art and Design, Business and Economics, Computer Science, Design and Technology, Drama, English, Film Studies, Food, Geography, History, Mathematics, Modern Foreign Languages, Music, Physical Education, Politics, Personal Development, Ethics/Philosophy and Religion, Science, Social Sciences

SEND Provision

Tapton School hosts the Sheffield Vision Support Service integrated resource for vision-impaired learners. The service provides specialist support including bespoke modification of learning in appropriate media (e.g., braille), in-class support, specialist intervention teaching (CFVI), Orientation and Mobility Training, and Independent Living Skills Training. The Service outreach team supports all children and young people across the city with vision impairment. The Service consists of qualified specialist teachers, specialist teaching assistants, registered habilitation specialists and curriculum support staff. Ongoing specialist support and educational provision are provided to enable each student to reach their potential and become independent adults who are included in all aspects of their community.

Admissions Criteria

Tapton follows the Sheffield Local Authority policy for admissions, and applications for a place at Tapton need to be directed to Secondary Admissions for Sheffield. Information and a Common Transfer Form can be sought from the Sheffield Council website or by contacting Secondary Admissions. Tapton is presently oversubscribed in all year groups.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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