Tapton School
URN: 138069 • Sheffield S10 5RG
Overview
- Name
- Tapton School
- URN
- 138069
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- INOVA MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 78.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kat Rhodes (since 2025) , Co-Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01142671414
- Website
- Visit Tapton School website
- Address
-
Darwin Lane, Sheffield S10 5RG
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Summary
Tapton School is a mixed secondary academy located in Sheffield, with a current enrolment of 1,763 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,568. The school is known for its strong academic performance and is oversubscribed across all year groups, reflecting parental confidence in its educational offerings. Admissions are managed through the Sheffield Local Authority, and interested families are encouraged to follow the local admissions policy.
The school hosts the Sheffield Vision Support Service, which provides specialized support for students with severe or profound vision impairments. This integrated resource ensures that these students can fully engage with the curriculum and school community through tailored learning experiences, specialist teaching, and essential life skills training. The outreach team also supports vision-impaired children across the city, promoting inclusivity and independence.
Tapton School emphasizes a holistic approach to education, fostering an environment where all students can thrive academically and socially. The school regularly holds information evenings to keep parents informed about their child's progress and upcoming academic milestones, ensuring a collaborative partnership between the school and families.
The school hosts the Sheffield Vision Support Service, which provides specialized support for students with severe or profound vision impairments. This integrated resource ensures that these students can fully engage with the curriculum and school community through tailored learning experiences, specialist teaching, and essential life skills training. The outreach team also supports vision-impaired children across the city, promoting inclusivity and independence.
Tapton School emphasizes a holistic approach to education, fostering an environment where all students can thrive academically and socially. The school regularly holds information evenings to keep parents informed about their child's progress and upcoming academic milestones, ensuring a collaborative partnership between the school and families.
Useful links
- Information and Presentations (sen)
- Information Presentations (sen)
- Learning Support Department (SEND) (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Sixth Form Calendar (calendar)
- Skip to content ↓ (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies and Key Information (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- King Ecgbert School (76.3)
- Penistone Grammar School (71.4)
- High Storrs School (70.3)
- Notre Dame High School (70.2)
- High Storrs School (70.1)
Key details
- LA
- Sheffield
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- INOVA MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
- Capacity
- 1568
- Pupils
- 1763
- Boys
- 872
- Girls
- 891
- FSM %
- 17.00
- Open date
- 2012-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2012-12-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1763 | 872 | 891 | 1568 | 17.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1817 | 872 | 945 | 1568 | 15.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1806 | 881 | 925 | 1568 | 13.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1806 | 881 | 925 | 1568 | 13.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1858 | 914 | 944 | 1568 | 12.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1787 | 873 | 914 | 1568 | 11.10 |
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