Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Eaton Road Tarporley Cheshire CW6 0BL |
| Phone | 01829732558 |
| Reference Number | 138483 |
Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College has sustained a high standard of education since its last inspection, maintaining a 'Good' rating across all areas except for sixth-form provision, which is deemed 'Outstanding'. Leaders prioritize academic success and personal development, ensuring that pupils, including those with special educational needs, receive a quality education. The school fosters a positive environment where most students feel happy and safe, supported by strong relationships with staff. However, some areas need attention, particularly in clarifying the subject knowledge needed for some key stage 3 subjects and implementing reading support programs for pupils who struggle with literacy.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1186 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.25%
Girls: 49.75% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 112 | 87 | 199 |
| 8 | 103 | 104 | 207 |
| 9 | 102 | 108 | 210 |
| 10 | 98 | 112 | 210 |
| 11 | 102 | 91 | 193 |
| 12 | 41 | 41 | 82 |
| 13 | 38 | 47 | 85 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.7% |
| White, Other | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| African | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2023 | School inspection: |
| 05 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College | |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 26 Apr 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 26 Apr 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 15 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
| 20 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High-quality education for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff.
- Ambitious curriculum designed effectively for key stages 3, 4, and sixth form.
- Excellent support and guidance for students' personal development.
- Robust careers programme with high-quality guidance.
- Effective safeguarding measures with proactive engagement.
Areas for Improvement
- Clarification of essential knowledge in a few key stage 3 subjects is still needed.
- Implementation of reading support programs for struggling pupils has not yet occurred.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 55.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 68.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 78.8% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 36.62 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 36.46 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 11% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 79 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 64 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 59 | 48 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Tarporley CofE Primary School
Park Road, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 0AN |
0.29 miles |
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Eaton Primary School
Lower Lane, Eaton, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 9AN |
1.49 miles |
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Bunbury Aldersey CofE Primary School
School Lane, Bunbury, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 9NR |
2.55 miles |
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Huxley CofE Primary School
Church Lane, Huxley, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 9BH |
2.71 miles |
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Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School
Tarporley Road, Duddon, Duddon St Peter's Ce Primary School, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 0EL |
2.93 miles |
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Calveley Primary Academy
Calveley Green Lane, Calveley, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 9LE |
3.79 miles |
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Delamere CofE Primary Academy
Delamere Ce Primary Academy, Stoney Lane, Stoney Lane, Kelsall, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 0ST |
3.99 miles |
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Kelsall Primary and Nursery School
Kelsall Primary and Nursery School, Flat Lane, Kelsall, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 0PU |
4.11 miles |
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Tarvin Primary School
Heath Drive, Tarvin, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 8LS |
4.98 miles |
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Hebden Green Community School
Woodford Lane West, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 4EJ |
5 miles |