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Tupton Hall School

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

personMr Andrew Knowles

corporate_fareREDHILL ACADEMY TRUST

location_onChesterfield, S42 6LG

language Visit Website phone 1246863127

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,574

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Attainment 8

41.1

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GCSE Rank

#32 in Derbyshire

#2,387 of 3,216 nationally

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Tupton Hall School is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Chesterfield, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Tupton Hall School is an academy sponsor led in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,611 pupils on roll, of whom 37% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.1, placing the school #32 in Derbyshire and #2,387 of 3,216 nationally. 31.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 11.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 26 A-level subjects. 42.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 16.4% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.1 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. 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.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 7 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 19.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

41.1

Grade 5+ E&M

31.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)11.6%

Entering EBacc43.60%

EBacc APS3.58

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.51

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41.50%

EBacc APS3.4

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.54

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS3.38

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42%

EBacc APS3.82

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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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

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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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

-0.1

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Students

142

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*5.3%

Achieving A*–A16.4%

Achieving A*–B42.1%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate86.6%

A-level subjects offered26

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.23

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

184

Retention rate92.90%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

139

Retention rate96.40%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

163

Retention rate95.7%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

30 November 2022

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2022-11-30

Academy First Section 5 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-05-03

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

2015-03-04

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

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

15.0%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

5.9%(95 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,611 pupils. During this period, there were 242 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 15.0%, which is above 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)	1,611	242	15.0%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,635	387	23.7%	7.8%	6
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,616	274	17.0%	7.4%	4
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,637	212	13.0%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,646	167	10.1%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,577	133	8.4%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,574	142	9.0%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,585	158	10.0%	5.9%	3
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,528	82	5.4%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,556	83	5.3%	4.9%	3
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,574	99	6.3%	4.4%	3
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,540	110	7.1%	3.6%	4
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,540	50	3.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,537	95	6.2%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,478	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,478	33	2.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,483	21	1.4%	4.2%	2

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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 67 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 63 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 46 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 26 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 15 pupils

Physical Disability 13 pupils

Hearing Impairment 11 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 8 pupils

Visual Impairment 6 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.

91.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

96.0%Positive

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

27.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree30%

agree55%

disagree8%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree37%

agree49%

disagree8%

strongly disagree6%

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

strongly agree45%

agree25%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

not applicable22%

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

yes23%

no77%

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

strongly agree42%

agree26%

disagree10%

strongly disagree16%

dont know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree52%

agree35%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree50%

agree40%

disagree4%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree43%

agree45%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree61%

agree34%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

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

strongly agree64%

agree35%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree48%

agree38%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes91%

no9%

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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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St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

The Ecclesbourne School

John Flamsteed Community School

Lady Manners School

John Port Spencer Academy

Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School