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Hope Valley College

State school · Hope Valley, S33 6SD
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 542 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
542 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Derbyshire County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Debbie Petts

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

OtherUnkn 28 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Hathersage St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School 18 %
Bamford Primary School 9 %
Hope Primary School 9 %
Bradwell Junior School 9 %
Eyam CofE Primary School 8 %
Hayfield Primary School 5 %
Grindleford Primary School 5 %
Great Hucklow CE Primary 5 %
Chinley Primary School 4 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
65%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
0.00
LA avg.
32.51
Eng. avg.
35.69
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • GCSE
32
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

8.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
11.8 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

542
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Castleton Road
Hope Valley
Derbyshire
S33 6SD
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Telephone: 01433 620555

Email:

Website: http://www.hopevalley-chorustrust.org

Local authority: Derbyshire County Council

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School data & information Hope Valley College Castleton Road, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 6SD
542 Pupil numbers
21 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
1 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
32 Number of teachers
8 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
65%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
46.10
LA avg.
44.60
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.23 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 98 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 60 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 95 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 98 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 6
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 7

Average points score (2024)

School
0.00
LA avg.
32.51
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Hope Valley College is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 24 and has 18 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

8.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
11.8 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay Yes
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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