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Tapton School

Sheffield, S10 5RGSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Nov 2024
Progress 8
+0.54
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
287 1st-choice / 266 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#450 of 3,141 nationally

About Tapton School

If you're a parent in Sheffield considering Tapton School, the numbers suggest it's a popular choice. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 725 applications for 266 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.73. Of those, 287 put it as their first preference, and 256 of those families got a place. The Parent View survey, which ran between September 2024 and September 2025, saw 72% of the 289 respondents say they would recommend the school. That's a solid majority, though it's worth noting that 28% said they wouldn't. On specific questions, 76% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 80% felt their child is safe. The strongest signal came on expectations: 87% agreed the school has high expectations for their child, and 94% said their child can take part in clubs and activities.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDarwin Lane, Sheffield, Sheffield, S10 5RG
HeadteacherKat Rhodes
Local AuthoritySheffield
Number of Pupils1,763
Free School Meals (FSM)17.0%
School Capacity1,763 / 1,568 (112% full)
Sixth FormYes

The full report on this school

What 289 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Nov 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Swimming PoolICT SuiteSports HallPlaying FieldsAstro TurfScience LabsChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

BasketballRowingAthleticsRoundersGymnasticsTennisNetballHockey

Clubs & Activities

CodingGardeningChessDebateDramaNewspaperDuke of EdinburghModel United NationsYoung Enterprise

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:30

Source: taptonschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tapton School

Tapton School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.