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Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College

Cheshire West and Chester, CW6 0BLSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2023
Progress 8
+0.34
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
216 1st-choice / 207 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#767 of 3,141 nationally

About Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College

Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College is a mixed state secondary in Cheshire West and Chester that is clearly in demand. With 1,186 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,270, the school is operating close to full, and the numbers confirm it is oversubscribed. For the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 359 total applications for 207 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.73. Of those, 216 were first-preference applications, and 205 first-preference offers were made, meaning almost all successful applicants got their top choice. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 10.8%, which is slightly below the national average for secondary schools and suggests a relatively mixed but not heavily disadvantaged intake. The school has no religious character and is led by headteacher Jonathan Deakin. It also operates its own sixth form, so pupils can stay on post-16 without having to move elsewhere.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressEaton Road, Tarporley, Cheshire West and Chester, CW6 0BL
HeadteacherJonathan Deakin
Local AuthorityCheshire West and Chester
Number of Pupils1,186
Free School Meals (FSM)10.8%
School Capacity1,186 / 1,270 (93% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Apr 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 28 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Science LabsSports HallMusic RoomsSwimming PoolGymnasiumTennis CourtsSixth Form CentrePlaying FieldsAstro Turf

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

DanceAthleticsCricketNetballRowingFootballHockeyRounders

Clubs & Activities

GardeningEco ClubScience ClubDramaChessDuke of EdinburghFilm ClubYoung Enterprise

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

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

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Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.