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Tupton Hall School

North East Derbyshire, S42 6LGSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
Progress 8
-0.51
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
228 1st-choice / 248 places
Ranking
#2,615
of 3,141 nationally

About Tupton Hall School

Tupton Hall School is a popular choice among local families, with 366 applications for 248 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.48. Of those, 228 families listed it as their first preference, and all 228 were offered a place. This level of demand suggests a solid reputation in the North East Derbyshire area. The school is a large mixed secondary with a sixth form, currently educating 1,611 pupils against a capacity of 1,821. It has a significant proportion of students eligible for free school meals at 36.9%, well above the national average, and offers a wide range of SEND provisions including support for autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and physical disabilities.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressStation New Road, Chesterfield, North East Derbyshire, S42 6LG
HeadteacherAndrew Knowles
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils1,611
Free School Meals (FSM)36.9%
School Capacity1,611 / 1,821 (88% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
GymnasiumTennis CourtsSixth Form CentreScience LabsSports HallMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

Martial ArtsTennisHockeyRowingGymnasticsRugbyCross CountryFootball

Clubs & Activities

DramaCodingChessArt ClubDuke of EdinburghModel United Nations

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

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

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Tupton Hall School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.