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Tapton School
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Students learn exceptionally well; attainment is high, especially in English and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students鈥� attitudes to learning are exemplary, with high attendance and outstanding manners.
Qualifications and Training: High-quality teaching with excellent subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers generate high levels of commitment to learning.
Strengths and Challenges: Much of the teaching is outstanding, never less than consistently good.
Opportunities for Involvement: The school offers extensive parental involvement opportunities.
Communication: Excellent communication about children鈥檚 progress and school events.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are highly positive about the school's performance.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are uncompromising in maintaining high standards and addressing concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Senior leaders ensure effective partnership work and drive excellence.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare; students feel safe on and off-site.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Students actively prevent bullying, fully supported by pastoral staff.
Extracurricular Offerings: Extensive sporting, musical, and performing opportunities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students are well-supported in balancing academics with extracurricular activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Well-equipped outdoor facilities promote physical education.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality guidance ensures outstanding progress.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students are exceptionally well-prepared for future education.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Students with special educational needs achieve as well as their peers.
Subjects Offered: Extensive range of academic courses, including sciences and arts.
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Tapton School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1817 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 67% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
94.60% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The Northern Hub for the Institute of Research In Schools is Tapton School (IRIS).
Students will get the chance to participate in legitimate scientific research.
Students are now using data from the UK Astronomy Technology Centre (UKATC) of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) to identify suitable targets for the James Webb Space Telescope, which will be launched by NASA in 2021.
Students are also encouraged to take part in events like our highly successful Engineering Education Scheme, the Physics Olympiad test, and Headstart Engineering courses.
The OCR A Level in Physics subject gives students the chance to develop practical skills for gathering empirical data as well as experimental procedures.
The emphasis throughout has been on knowledge acquisition as well as conceptual comprehension and the application of physics ideas in new circumstances.
The training fosters innovative thinking and problem-solving abilities that are applicable to all potential professional paths.
The fundamental rules, frameworks, and ideas that underpin physics and engineering are embedded.
The fact that you listed "physics" on your application for a job or a spot in a college or university says a lot about you.
6 in Mathematics, at least a grade 6 in Physics, 6 in Biology or Chemistry, or grades 6-6 in Combined Science
To advance from Year 12 to Year 13, students must earn a D at the AS Level or on their final test.
They ought to be passionate about the topic and have an interest in it.
The field of physics is incredibly diverse.
It is highly advised that students who study A Level Physics also study A Level Mathematics.
The following topics are covered at the AS Level: Developing Practical Physics Skills, Foundations of Physics, Forces and Motion, and Electrons, Waves, and Photons (5 sub modules).
The fundamentals that students learned for their GCSEs will be expanded upon and developed over the first year of study.
Areas studied include how we model the motion of objects using mathematics, understand the effect forces on objects, learn about the important connection between force and energy, appreciate how forces cause deformation and understand the importance of Newton's laws of motion.
This brings up the fundamental concepts of quantum physics.
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Students will get the chance to participate in legitimate scientific research.
Students are now using data from the UK Astronomy Technology Centre (UKATC) of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) to identify suitable targets for the James Webb Space Telescope, which will be launched by NASA in 2021.
Students are also encouraged to take part in events like our highly successful Engineering Education Scheme, the Physics Olympiad test, and Headstart Engineering courses.
The OCR A Level in Physics subject gives students the chance to develop practical skills for gathering empirical data as well as experimental procedures.
The emphasis throughout has been on knowledge acquisition as well as conceptual comprehension and the application of physics ideas in new circumstances.
The training fosters innovative thinking and problem-solving abilities that are applicable to all potential professional paths.
The fundamental rules, frameworks, and ideas that underpin physics and engineering are embedded.
The fact that you listed "physics" on your application for a job or a spot in a college or university says a lot about you.
6 in Mathematics, at least a grade 6 in Physics, 6 in Biology or Chemistry, or grades 6-6 in Combined Science
To advance from Year 12 to Year 13, students must earn a D at the AS Level or on their final test.
They ought to be passionate about the topic and have an interest in it.
The field of physics is incredibly diverse.
It is highly advised that students who study A Level Physics also study A Level Mathematics.
The following topics are covered at the AS Level: Developing Practical Physics Skills, Foundations of Physics, Forces and Motion, and Electrons, Waves, and Photons (5 sub modules).
The fundamentals that students learned for their GCSEs will be expanded upon and developed over the first year of study.
Areas studied include how we model the motion of objects using mathematics, understand the effect forces on objects, learn about the important connection between force and energy, appreciate how forces cause deformation and understand the importance of Newton's laws of motion.
This brings up the fundamental concepts of quantum physics.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.2 | - | 17.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 67% | 98% | 77% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 26.90% | 35.00% | 22.80% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.71 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 37.38% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 52.71% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 68% | 31.69% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 40% | 14.26% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 52% | 20.14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.27 | 3.28 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 89.26% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 255 | 180 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 82.26% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 35.13% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 64% | 31.61% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 7.58% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 7.9% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.42% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.58% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.6 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 60.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 37.95% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 86% | 50.45% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 61% | 26.5% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 46% | 14.5% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 54% | 18.81% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.58 | 3.13 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 89.03% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 257 | 178 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 84.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 15% | 36.33% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 74% | 31.83% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 8.07% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.87% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.53% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.2% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.46 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% 1 | 28.68% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% 7 | 44.22% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 63% | 26.73% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 34% 1 | 12.07% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 46% 2 | 16.78% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.1 | 2.87 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 85.78% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 220 | 153 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 78.78% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 39.78% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 63% | 30.59% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 7.78% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 4.19% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.85% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.64 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 57.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% 1 | 28.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% 1 | 41.32% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 56% | 23.34% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 33% 10 | 10.61% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 44% | 14.16% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.27 | 2.68 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 93.04% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 231 | 166 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 85.13% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 37.43% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 63% | 29.48% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.26% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.83% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.35% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.48% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.61 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 32.33% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 45.45% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 60% | 27.06% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 43% | 14.79% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 44% | 16% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 90.17% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 231 | 159 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 78.48% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 40.52% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 74% | 29% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 7.17% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.22% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 6.3% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.22% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.8 | 29.5 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.53 | 30.28 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 26.90% | 17.07% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 259 | 259 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 65% | 63.67% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 6.87% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 17.33% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 8.33% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.86 | 33.8 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.42 | 32.61 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 28.2% | 19.37% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 201 | 349 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 78% | 66.73% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 4.27% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 14.07% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 10.47% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.07 3 | 30.06 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.19 2 | 27.28 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 24.9% | 13.51% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 227 | 347 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 70% | 60.07% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 8.86% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 17.5% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 8.5% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.89 3 | 29.1 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 41.17 4 | 29.02 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 33.3% | 16.39% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 20 | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 25 | 41.85% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 5.23% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 14.15% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 6.92% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.26 | 27.14 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.37 | 29.45 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 22.5% | 15.76% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 27 | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 27 | 48.08% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.83% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 20.5% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 4.08% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 31st Mar 2025 - 11th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 30th Mar 2025 |
| Summer Term | 12th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Tapton School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1