How many pupils does Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College have?

Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College has 1,186 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?

Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 April 2023).

How does Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 57.5 in 2025/26.

Is Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College part of an academy trust?

Yes — Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College is part of SANDSTONE TRUST.

Where is Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College?

Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College is located at Eaton Road, Tarporley, Cheshire West and Chester, CW6 0BL.

Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College

Eaton Road, Tarporley, Cheshire West and Chester, CW6 0BL

Good

Inspected 25 April 2023

Good

Ofsted

57.5

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,186

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College

Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College is an academy converter in Tarporley, Cheshire West and Chester, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,186 pupils on roll. It is part of SANDSTONE TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 April 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 57.5 (2025/26). 11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Cheshire West and Chester →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,186 / 1,270 (93%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 25 April 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

11%

Free school meals

2.1%

EAL

1.9%

SEN support

6.0%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

57.5

Attainment 8

206 pupils

65.5%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

82.5%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-

A-level average grade

82 students

11%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

76%

To higher education

29%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

97%

Sustained destination

88%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

6.5%

Overall absence

15.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

68.94

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24

17.2

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

6.87

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.2 vs 2023/24

£46,843

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↑ +£399 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,421

Spend per pupil

£7,039

Income per pupil

67%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Eaton Road, Tarporley, Cheshire West and Chester, CW6 0BL
Phone: 01829732558
Headteacher: Jonathan Deakin
Website: http://www.tarporleyhigh.co.uk/

Academy Trust

SANDSTONE TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College?: Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College is an academy converter in Tarporley, Cheshire West and Chester, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College have?: Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College has 1,186 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?: Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 April 2023).
How does Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 57.5 in 2025/26.
Is Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College part of an academy trust?: Yes — Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College is part of SANDSTONE TRUST.
Where is Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College?: Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College is located at Eaton Road, Tarporley, Cheshire West and Chester, CW6 0BL.

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