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Tupton Hall School

Station New Road, North East Derbyshire, Derbyshire, S42 6LG

Good

Inspected 30 November 2022

Good
Ofsted
43.4
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–18
Ages
1,611
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy sponsor led
Type

About Tupton Hall School

Tupton Hall School is an academy sponsor led in North East Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,611 pupils on roll. It is part of REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 November 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.4 (2025/26). 34.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.2% 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
1,611 / 1,821 (88%)
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Admissions Policy
Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection
30 November 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

34.2%
Free school meals
4.2%
EAL
2.2%
SEN support
14.0%
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)

43.4
Attainment 8
235 pupils
37.4%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
59.1%
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)

C
A-level average grade
107 students
5.6%
AAB+ (2 facilitating)
59%
To higher education
15%
To top-third universities
1%
To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

88%
Sustained destination
78%
Stayed in education
3%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

11.2%
Overall absence
28.1%
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.

102.99
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +6.5 vs 2023/24
15.6
Pupils per teacher
↓ -1.5 vs 2023/24
26.12
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -2.0 vs 2023/24
£46,047
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 9% on leadership pay
↑ +£558 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
9.42
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +1.5 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.

£7,848
Spend per pupil
£8,264
Income per pupil
66%
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
Station New Road, North East Derbyshire, Derbyshire, S42 6LG
Phone
01246863127
Head Teacher
Andrew Knowles

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Tupton Hall School?
Tupton Hall School is an academy sponsor led in North East Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Tupton Hall School have?
Tupton Hall School has 1,611 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Tupton Hall School's Ofsted rating?
Tupton Hall School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 November 2022).
How does Tupton Hall School perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Tupton Hall School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.4 in 2025/26.
Is Tupton Hall School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Tupton Hall School is part of REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Tupton Hall School?
Tupton Hall School is located at Station New Road, North East Derbyshire, Derbyshire, S42 6LG.

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