Tupton Hall School
Chesterfield, S42 6LG · Derbyshire · secondary school
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28th of 45 secondary schools in Derbyshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.0/10 against 575 of them, against 2.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 37.4 · 31 | 30% | 0.92 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.51 · 15 | 25% | 0.39 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 43.4 · 36 | 10% | 0.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Tupton Hall School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 31.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 41.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 in 2023/24 was -0.51, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,581 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,821. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve Progress 8 scores for students from similar backgrounds? How does the school ensure the Duke of Edinburgh Award is accessible to all year groups?
What Ofsted said about Tupton Hall School
Overview
Tupton Hall School is described as a community-rooted institution where pupils are "happy and feel safe" and maintain "warm relationships with staff." Leaders have driven "significant improvement," establishing a "supportive, calm learning environment" and an "ambitious curriculum" that caters to diverse needs, including a tailored pathway for some Key Stage 3 pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit high levels of pride and kindness, with bullying being "rare" and dealt with "quickly."
- The provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is "strong," ensuring full participation in the curriculum.
- Leaders prioritise reading through a dedicated curriculum and a new phonics programme to support all pupils.
- The sixth-form provision is "broad and ambitious," with students receiving effective advice and guidance for their future steps.
- Staff receive "high-quality training and development opportunities," supported by the trust and local academy board.
Areas to improve
- Some teachers do not present information clearly or routinely check pupils’ understanding, failing to identify gaps and misconceptions before moving on.
- Attendance rates remain an issue, with vulnerable pupils absent more often than others, causing them to miss out on learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, characterised by a "culture of vigilance and care" where staff are well-trained and pupils trust them to provide support.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 39.3 |
| 2024/25 | 41.1 |
| 2025/26 | 43.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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