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Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Jonathan Deakin

corporate_fareSANDSTONE TRUST

location_onTarporley, CW6 0BL

language Visit Website phone 1829732558

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,217

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Attainment 8

55.1

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GCSE Rank

#1 in Cheshire West and Chester

#464 of 3,216 nationally

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Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College is a Academy converter secondary school in Tarporley, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College is an academy converter in Tarporley, Cheshire West and Chester, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of SANDSTONE TRUST. The school has approximately 1,186 pupils on roll, of whom 12% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.1, placing the school #1 in Cheshire West and Chester and #464 of 3,216 nationally. 68.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 31.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 24 A-level subjects. 55.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 27.0% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.09 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

55.1

Grade 5+ E&M

68.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)31.4%

Entering EBacc22.30%

EBacc APS4.68

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.34

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31.80%

EBacc APS4.54

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc33%

EBacc APS4.63

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.55

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

59.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS5.12

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.33

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41%

EBacc APS5.04

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc43%

EBacc APS4.9

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)SP%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.09

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*7.9%

Achieving A*–A27.0%

Achieving A*–B55.2%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate97.7%

A-level subjects offered24

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.09

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate95.90%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

102

Retention rate99.00%

2022

Avg Grade

B+

Students

Retention rate97.6%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

25 April 2023

Inspection Report

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05 March 2014

Inspection Report

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10 August 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-04-25

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2014-03-05

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2008-09-15

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.4%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.6%(19 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,186 pupils. During this period, there were 29 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.4%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,186	29	2.4%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,187	30	2.5%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,199	31	2.6%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,193	33	2.8%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,199	57	4.8%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,215	36	3.0%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,217	22	1.8%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,211	21	1.7%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,207	22	1.8%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,208	16	1.3%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,214	25	2.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,175	19	1.6%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,174	6	0.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,173	60	5.1%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,185	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,185	34	2.9%	3.2%	2
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,180	23	1.9%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,167	13	1.1%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,172	37	3.2%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,181	20	1.7%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,174	13	1.1%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,177	20	1.7%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,183	22	1.9%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,154	19	1.6%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,156	13	1.1%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,157	13	1.1%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 24 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 23 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 15 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 11 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 8 pupils

Visual Impairment 5 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 4 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

84.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

83.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

16.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree29%

agree43%

disagree17%

strongly disagree10%

don't know1%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree29%

agree44%

disagree17%

strongly disagree6%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree28%

agree25%

disagree12%

strongly disagree9%

don't know1%

not applicable25%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes18%

no82%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree29%

agree29%

disagree20%

strongly disagree20%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree50%

agree34%

disagree10%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree49%

agree36%

disagree9%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree48%

agree43%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree47%

agree49%

disagree3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree41%

agree51%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree36%

agree40%

disagree11%

strongly disagree7%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes83%

no17%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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Christleton High School

Bishop Heber High School

The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School

The County High School, Leftwich

St Nicholas Catholic High School

Hartford Church of England High School