SchoolScoresTarporley High School and Sixth Form College
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of SANDSTONE TRUST
Eaton Road, Tarporley, CW6 0BL
01829 732558 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 25 April 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
193 pupils in this year group.
68% — 26 points above the Cheshire West and Chester average, and 23 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 68% | 42% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 55.1 | 44.6 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.7 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
206 pupils in this year group.
97% — 6 points above the Cheshire West and Chester average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 97% | 91% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 40% | 32% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 13% | 15% | 13% |
| Further education college | 34% | 34% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4% | 3% |
| Work | 5% | 4% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 98% | 97% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
85 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B- | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 27% | 35% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 55% | 62% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 36.5 | 38.1 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
24 subjects, 252 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 26 | 8% | 38% | 19% |
| Mathematics | 24 | 4% | 29% | 40% |
| History | 21 | 5% | 24% | 23% |
| Physics | 19 | 5% | 21% | 31% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 17 | 0% | 12% | 14% |
| Geography | 16 | 6% | 19% | 23% |
| Biology | 15 | 7% | 33% | 27% |
| English Literature | 15 | 13% | 27% | 23% |
| English Language | 14 | 7% | 36% | 13% |
| Art and Design | 10 | 60% | 90% | 34% |
| Business Studies:Single | 10 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| Economics | 10 | 10% | 20% | 26% |
| Chemistry | 9 | 11% | 11% | 30% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 9 | 0% | 22% | 17% |
| Religious Studies | 8 | 13% | 38% | 22% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 7 | 14% | 43% | 26% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Design and Technology (Product Design), Music, Computer Studies / Computing, Design and Technology (Textiles Technology), Spanish, French, Mathematics (Further), Drama and Theatre Studies.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
101 students in this year group.
95% — 5 points above the Cheshire West and Chester average, and 16 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 95% | 90% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 10% | 6% | 7% |
| Work | 16% | 25% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 87% | 95% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
78 students in this year group.
76% — 5 points above the Cheshire West and Chester average, and 16 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 76% | 71% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 29% | 35% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 83% | 76% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Cheshire West and Chester. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 196 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 188 |
| Of those, offered a place | 188 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 344 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 19th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Cheshire West and Chester. Higher than 9% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 11.6% | 22.8%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 18th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Cheshire West and Chester. Higher than 25% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.9% | 3.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 19th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Cheshire West and Chester. Higher than 7% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 6.0% | 12.3%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 19th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Cheshire West and Chester. Higher than 3% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.6% | 7.0%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 20 state secondary schools in Cheshire West and Chester. Lower than 80% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.5% | 9.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 20 state secondary schools in Cheshire West and Chester. Lower than 85% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 15.3% | 24.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 20 state secondary schools in Cheshire West and Chester. Lower than 77% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.5 | 22.9 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 20 state secondary schools in Cheshire West and Chester. Lower than 79% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 3.5% | 7.2% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.17% | 0.24% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 2nd highest of 20 state secondary schools in Cheshire West and Chester. Higher than 65% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.5 | 16.2 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 20 state secondary schools in Cheshire West and Chester. Higher than 86% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.7 | 11.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 9th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Cheshire West and Chester. Higher than 44% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 12.2% | 11.7%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Questions parents ask
What is Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 25 April 2023.
How did Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 68% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 23 points above the England average of 45%.
Is Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 188 families put Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College as their first choice for 196 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 188 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138483.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.