How many pupils does Hope Valley College have?

Hope Valley College has 541 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Hope Valley College's Ofsted rating?

Hope Valley College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 October 2023).

How does Hope Valley College perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Hope Valley College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 50.5 in 2025/26.

Is Hope Valley College part of an academy trust?

Yes — Hope Valley College is part of CHORUS EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Hope Valley College?

Hope Valley College is located at Castleton Road, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 6SD.

Hope Valley College

Castleton Road, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 6SD

Good

Inspected 24 October 2023

Good

Ofsted

50.5

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

541

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Hope Valley College

Hope Valley College is an academy sponsor led in Hope Valley, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 541 pupils on roll. It is part of CHORUS EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 October 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 50.5 (2025/26). 26.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Derbyshire →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 541 / 684 (79%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 24 October 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

26.6%

Free school meals

1.2%

EAL

10.7%

SEN support

14.8%

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)

50.5

Attainment 8

105 pupils

53.3%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

71.4%

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.

Where pupils go next

83%

Sustained destination

73%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

11.3%

Overall absence

28.6%

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.

32.76

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24

16.5

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

8.92

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24

£56,615

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 7% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,444 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.94

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 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.

£8,677

Spend per pupil

£9,030

Income per pupil

50%

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: Castleton Road, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 6SD
Phone: 01433620555
Head Teacher: Debbie Petts
Website: www.hopevalley-chorustrust.org

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hope Valley College?: Hope Valley College is an academy sponsor led in Hope Valley, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Hope Valley College have?: Hope Valley College has 541 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Hope Valley College's Ofsted rating?: Hope Valley College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 October 2023).
How does Hope Valley College perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Hope Valley College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 50.5 in 2025/26.
Is Hope Valley College part of an academy trust?: Yes — Hope Valley College is part of CHORUS EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Hope Valley College?: Hope Valley College is located at Castleton Road, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 6SD.

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