Hope Valley College
URN: 137350 • Hope Valley S33 6SD
Overview
- Name
- Hope Valley College
- URN
- 137350
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Serious Weaknesses
- Ranking score
- 38.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Dearden (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Castleton Road, Hope Valley S33 6SD
Summary
Hope Valley College is a mixed secondary academy located in the picturesque Peak District, serving 588 students with a capacity of 684. The school, which has been part of the Chorus Education Trust since 2019, emphasizes a broad and balanced curriculum designed to inspire and nurture students. The ethos of the college is built on high expectations for learning, attendance, and behaviour, aiming to foster independent and ambitious young people.
The college prioritises individual support, ensuring that each student is known by name, which allows for tailored teaching and guidance. In addition to academic success, the school promotes enrichment activities that broaden students' experiences and strengthen relationships within the community.
Hope Valley College also offers a small post-16 provision, Hope Valley Pathways, for students with specific learning difficulties or special educational needs. The school actively engages with the local community and provides students with opportunities to access one of the top sixth forms in Sheffield, enhancing their educational journey and future prospects.
The college prioritises individual support, ensuring that each student is known by name, which allows for tailored teaching and guidance. In addition to academic success, the school promotes enrichment activities that broaden students' experiences and strengthen relationships within the community.
Hope Valley College also offers a small post-16 provision, Hope Valley Pathways, for students with specific learning difficulties or special educational needs. The school actively engages with the local community and provides students with opportunities to access one of the top sixth forms in Sheffield, enhancing their educational journey and future prospects.
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Nearby alternatives
- Hope Valley College (51.1)
- Hope Valley College (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 684
- Pupils
- 588
- Boys
- 286
- Girls
- 302
- FSM %
- 6.90
- Open date
- 2011-09-01
- Close date
- 2019-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-12-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 588 | 286 | 302 | 684 | 6.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 588 | 286 | 302 | 684 | 6.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 588 | 286 | 302 | 684 | 6.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 588 | 286 | 302 | 684 | 6.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 588 | 286 | 302 | 684 | 6.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 588 | 286 | 302 | 684 | 6.90 |
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