Hope Valley College
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Castleton Road Hope Valley Derbyshire S33 6SD |
| Phone | 01433620555 |
| Reference Number | 147533 |
Hope Valley College has successfully established itself with a good overall effectiveness rating in its first inspection. The school demonstrates high expectations for student achievement and behaviour, creating a positive environment where students feel safe and supported. The ambitious and well-structured curriculum, particularly in modern foreign languages, has contributed to a good quality of education across all domains including the sixth form provision. The school fosters strong relationships among students and staff, promoting engagement through various extracurricular activities and opportunities for personal development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 541 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.53%
Girls: 45.47% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 44 | 45 | 89 |
| 8 | 58 | 54 | 112 |
| 9 | 55 | 45 | 100 |
| 10 | 61 | 46 | 107 |
| 11 | 63 | 47 | 110 |
| 12 | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| 13 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.4% |
| Unclassified | 3.1% |
| White, Other | 2.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 24 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- High expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour
- Ambitious curriculum that caters to all pupils including those with SEND
- Strong support and individualised resources for pupils needing additional help
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils
- Effective personal development programs
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checking of recap activities leading to gaps in learning
- Some teachers do not enforce high standards for presentation and accuracy in work
- Limited understanding of fundamental British values among some pupils
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 58.7% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 97 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 40 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 13 | 8 |
Previous Years
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| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Hope Primary School
Edale Road, Hope, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 6ZF |
0.37 miles |
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Castleton CofE Primary School
Back Street, Castleton, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 8WE |
1.01 miles |
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Bradwell Junior School
Hugh Lane, Bradwell, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 9JB |
1.37 miles |
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Bradwell CofE (Controlled) Infant School & Nursery
Church Street, Bradwell, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 9HJ |
1.53 miles |
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Bamford Primary School
Fidlers Well, Bamford, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 0AR |
2.56 miles |
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Edale CofE Primary School
Grindsbrook Booth, Edale, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 7ZD |
3.11 miles |
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Great Hucklow CE Primary
School Lane, Great Hucklow, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8RG |
3.41 miles |
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Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Hernstone Lane, Peak Forest, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8EJ |
4.16 miles |
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Hathersage St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School
School Lane, Hathersage, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S32 1BZ |
4.34 miles |
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Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School
Tideswell, St. John's Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8NE |
4.72 miles |
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